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UN issues report recommending insects for human consumption

Responding to global hunger concerns, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is recommending the incorporation of insects into human diets.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 7 comments

Blood protein used to rejuvenate an aging heart

Researchers have demonstrated that a protein found only in the blood of young mice reverses the effects of aging in old mice. The next step is to see if this is possible to achieve with humans.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Does breast milk hold the clue for fighting superbugs?

Some scientists have argued that a protein complex found in human breast milk can help challenge the antibiotic resistance of several bacterial species, including those known to cause hospital related infections.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 4 comments

The fight back against Ebola

In part of the struggle against the Ebola virus, scientists have discovered the mechanism behind one of the Ebola virus' most potent abilities: its ability to disarm the adaptive immune system.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Clues into how alcohol disrupts the brain

Researchers have identified how alcohol might affect key brain proteins. The finding could eventually lead to the development of drugs that could disrupt the interaction between alcohol and the brain.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Bacteria used to make a molecular ‘super glue’

Scientists have created a molecular super-glue using bacterial proteins. The glue was apparently so strong that it broke the instrument used to measure the strength of the glue.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

New Down Syndrome protein found

Researchers have identified a protein involved in the chromosomal disorder 'Down Syndrome', that could explain its characteristic learning deficits.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Soybeans may slowdown cancer

Scientists have demonstrated that peptides isolated from certain types of soybean can inhibit the growth of human colon, liver, and lung cancer cells.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Fish protein may inhibit cancer

Scientists have identified a protein derived from Pacific cod that may inhibit prostate cancer and possibly other cancers from spreading.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 3 comments

Why do many girls learn to speak earlier than boys?

A gene called FOXP2 is regarded by many scientists as essential for speech in humans. New research has shown that the building blocks of the gene are more abundant in young girls than boys.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

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