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  New method ramps up protein production by thousandfold

  Science | December 20, 2019 11:55 IST

  Researchers have discovered a method to supercharge protein production up to a thousandfold, an advance that may drive down costs of protein-based drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics. Proteins are made of long chains of building block molecules called amino acids, and the process of producing them for medical or commercial applications can be complex, expensive, and time-consuming.Protein-based medicines such as insulin are synthesised by turning engineered bacteria into tiny protein-making factories, the scientists, including Indian-origin researcher Manasvi Verma from Washington University in the US, said.

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  Protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumour immunity

  Lifestyle | December 04, 2019 11:03 IST

  The findings were published in the journal Nature Cell Biology.

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  Protein deficiency common among Indians: Experts

  Health | December 03, 2019 8:49 IST

  Besides pulses, other sources of proteins are legumes, green peas, soybean, paneer, tofu, sprouts, etc.

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  Poor diet, low intake of whole grains and unhealthy lifestyle lead to deaths in India

  Food | April 05, 2019 15:37 IST

  Lifestyle updates: Low intake of whole grains, below 125 grams per day, was the leading dietary risk factor for death and disease in India.

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  Consume protein-rich food like soya, cereals in your diet; Here's why

  Health | March 13, 2019 17:32 IST

  An appropriate amount of protein intake always goes hand-in-hand with a strict fitness regime to remain hale and hearty. Know more!

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  Spinach-protein may offer treatment for alcohol abuse, mood disorders

  Health | January 04, 2019 13:47 IST

  The discovery, published in the European Neuropsychopharmacolgy, aims to develop molecules that only activate the cellular signalling pathways associated with their therapeutic effect. 

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  Attention bodybuilders! High-protein diet may increase risk of heart failure

  Health | May 31, 2018 12:03 IST

  "Earlier studies have linked diets high in protein - especially from animal sources -- with increased risks of type 2 diabetes and even death."

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  Health alert! This is why middle-aged men should reduce high protein intake

  Health | May 29, 2018 20:13 IST

  Researchers claimed that protein intake from fish and eggs are not considered harmful in middle-aged men.

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  Start munching on seeds and nuts for a good heart health! Here’s why

  Food | April 04, 2018 16:48 IST

  The study concluded that people who consumed large amounts of protein from nuts and seeds experienced a 40-per cent reduction in cardiovascular diseases. 

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  Eating protein thrice a day could lead to healthier body and muscle strength in elderly

  Lifestyle | August 31, 2017 15:23 IST

  Most of the elderly people consume protein in their lunch and dinner. But the new study concluded that even breakfast should be protein rich.

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  Caution bodybuilders! An Australian mother of two loses life from excessive protein shake intake

  Lifestyle | August 15, 2017 16:12 IST

  Ms Hefford’s family are raising awareness among bodybuilders regarding the health hazard of excessive protein shake in diet

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  This muscle protein holds the secret of sleep disorders

  Lifestyle | August 04, 2017 16:27 IST

  The research showed how a circadian clock protein in the muscle called BMAL1 controls the length and quality of sleep.

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  90% of people in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow suffer from protein deficiency, while Delhi stands at 5th position

  Lifestyle | July 27, 2017 18:53 IST

  Vijaywada with 72 per cent and Mumbai with 70 per cent are at the third and fourth position. Delhi is at the fifth position with 60 per cent of its population suffering from protein deficiency.

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  Eating only vegetarian diet will not meet your daily protein requirement, experts say

  Lifestyle | July 19, 2017 13:17 IST

  The vegetarian diet which Indians follow doesn't meet the daily protein requirements of an individial, experts believe.

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  Eggs can improve growth in children?

  Lifestyle | June 07, 2017 16:32 IST

  Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein and contain all the essential amino acids that your body needs to function properly

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  Protein that makes vaccination more efficient has been found

  Lifestyle | April 08, 2017 13:19 IST

  Researchers have discovered a proteins that can help to make the vaccinations more effective and provide protection from other grave diseases like cancer.

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  Eat these to lose weight fast

  Lifestyle | March 31, 2017 14:55 IST

  When we think of protein, there are pretty good chances that weight gain is the first thing that comes to our mind. But do you know that lean protein can help you lose weight? And this lean protein comes in many shapes and sizes.

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  Protein intake in Indian women is 13% lesser than men, says survey

  Lifestyle | March 03, 2017 10:30 IST

  Indian women consume about 13 per cent lesser protein in comparison to men, revealed a latest survey report by Delhi-based mobile health and fitness company HealthifyMe. The report, titled 'HealthifyMeter Gender Watch 2017' and released

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  High content of protein and salt in food cause post-meal sleepiness, claims study

  Lifestyle | November 23, 2016 11:53 IST

  A new study suggests that higher content of salt and protein in our food often leads to post-meal sleepiness. A system has been created by researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in the US to

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  Protein rich diet can reduce fatty liver disease, claims study

  Lifestyle | November 03, 2016 17:24 IST

  Consuming foods rich in proteins such as lean meat, fish, legumes and almonds can significantly reduce fat accumulated in the liver within six weeks, researchers say. The findings showed that liver fat levels dropped by