Collagen is perhaps the most common protein in the animal world. It is only responsible for about four percent of our body weight. If we joined together all the collagen fibers in our bodies, it would reach a length of about one hundred trillion (1014) meters—a distance so great that if we attempted to cross … Read more
After studying the genetic sequences of more than 100,000 people, researchers across the country set out to uncover the root causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. But those studies have a stark flaw: They are based mostly on genetic data almost exclusively from individuals of European ancestry. Now researchers at … Read more
Nearly four years ago, federal health officials reported a frightening new epidemic linked to e-cigarette use that caused a life-threatening and potentially irreversible lung condition. The condition — called e-cigarette or vaping product use-related lung injury (EVALI) — has been linked primarily to the inclusion of vitamin E acetate (VEA) in e-liquids used in vape … Read more
One of the most important classes of human enzymes are protein kinases – ; Signaling molecules that regulate nearly all cellular activities, including growth, cell division, and metabolism. Dysfunction in these cellular pathways can lead to a variety of diseases, particularly cancer. Identification of protein enzymes involved in cellular dysfunction and cancer development could lead … Read more
Cats always land on their feet, but what makes them so mobile? Their unique sense of balance has more in common with humans than it might seem. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are studying feline locomotion to better understand how the spinal cord works to help humans with partial spinal cord damage walk … Read more
Androgenetic alopecia (MPHL) is a gradual, non-scarring form of hair loss. The age of onset of MPHL has been decreasing while the incidence is increasing. Several studies have demonstrated the relationship between Western-style dietary intake and MPHL. new Nutrients A study in the Journal of Medicine explored the relationship between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) … Read more
