A possible fix for misfolding proteins
(PhysOrg.com) -- Troubled proteins in need of rescue may someday have a champion in a common drug used to treat high blood pressure.
Biochemistry
Jun 24, 2011
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News tagged with high blood pressure
Heart patients could benefit from venomous lizards
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study on venomous lizards has revealed the existence of novel venoms that could potentially be used to treat high blood pressure.
Biochemistry
Dec 3, 2010
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Inhibiting fatty acids in immune cells decreases atherosclerosis risk
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a way to significantly reduce atherosclerosis in mice that does not involve lowering cholesterol levels or eliminating other obesity-related problems.
Biochemistry
Jul 23, 2010
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New evidence that chili pepper ingredient fights fat
Scientists are reporting new evidence that capsaicin, the stuff that gives chili peppers their kick, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup by triggering certain beneficial protein changes in the body. Their study, which ...
Biochemistry
Jun 2, 2010
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Scientists shed light on potential treatment for Gaucher's disease
In findings that advance scientists' understanding of a whole class of inherited disorders, a team from The Scripps Research Institute has shed light on a mechanism that enables a potential treatment for Gaucher's disease ...
Biochemistry
May 9, 2010
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Math used as a tool to heal toughest of wounds
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists expect a new mathematical model of chronic wound healing could replace intuition with clear guidance on how to test treatment strategies in tackling a major public-health problem.
Mathematics
Sep 21, 2009
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Venomous snakes could start migrating in large numbers if we hit 5ºC warming, predict scientists
A global group of scientists has predicted that climate change may cause dramatic movements in venomous snake populations across many countries in Africa. The scientists took into account climate change predictions about ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 28, 2024
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When food producers reduce sugar content, many buyers opt for sweeter alternatives
American consumers have failed to fully embrace products with less added sugar despite the clear health benefits, according to a new study led by a researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The study is believed ...
Economics & Business
Feb 22, 2024
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New study eyes nutrition-rich chia seed for potential to improve human health
Oregon State University scientists have sequenced the chia genome and in doing so provided a blueprint for future research that capitalizes on the nutritional and human health benefits of the plant.
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 14, 2023
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'Forever chemicals' in thousands of private wells near military sites, study finds
Water tests show nearly 3,000 private wells located near 63 active and former U.S. military bases are contaminated with "forever chemicals" at levels higher than what federal regulators consider safe for drinking.
Environment
Dec 5, 2023
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