Archive for the Biochemistry Articles

Role of key enzyme in reducing heart disease identified

Oct 25 : A research team led by an Indian researcher has identified a key enzyme’s role in reducing heart disease which could pave way for new target therapies to reduce plaques in the arteries.

Low-impact exercise forms may raise incidence of low bone density

Oct 17 : Researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia have discovered that men engaging predominantly in low-impact forms of exercise have an increased incidence of

Determining structure of influenza B virus protein may give clues to next pandemic

Oct 16 : Researchers have revealed that determining the structure of a protein called

Vitamin D inadequacy may worsen chronic pain

October 16 : Mayo Clinic researchers in Rochester, Minnesota, have found that inadequate blood levels of vitamin D may exacerbate the condition of patients suffering from chronic pain.

New molecular pathway needed for normal reproductive development identified

October 16 : Scientists have identified a new molecular pathway required for normal development of the reproductive, olfactory and circadian systems in both humans and mice.

Structure of the first mammalian GRP94 protein solved

October 13 : A senior researcher at the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute (HWI) has for the first time solved the structure of the mammalian GRP94 protein,

Fish Oil in Baby Formula beneficial for infants’ blood sugar regulation

October 12 : Scientists have found that adding long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which is typically found in fish oil, to baby formula may help improve the regulation of blood

Enzyme that promotes fat formation identified

October 12 : Scientists have found that an enzyme called TPPII may contribute to obesity by stimulating the formation of fat cells.

Red wine ingredient may help fight diabetes

Oct 03 : According to a new finding, low doses of red wine ingredient resveratrol can help improve the sensitivity of mice to insulin.

New test may help avoid ‘out of the blue’ headaches from chocolate, wine

Oct 02 : A fast, inexpensive test which can help avoid ‘out of the blue’ headaches followed by consumption of certain red wines, cheese, chocolate, and other aged or fermented foods, has been developed.