MeSH tree: D12.125.142
Tumors possess myriad mechanisms to ensure their survival even at the peril of the host. Now scientists are delving deeper into how cancer cells alter the metabolism of specific amino acids to support the malignancy's growth ...
In a study focused on aggressive breast and pancreatic cancers, scientists have discovered how tumors surrounded by a protective "scaffold" of dense, scar-like tissue manage to thrive—despite the scaffold severely restricting ...
Sep 23, 2026
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Growing up, my brothers were fascinated by the first "Rocky" movie. They were trying to get stronger and excel in sports, so one scene stood out almost as much as Rocky sprinting up the museum steps: Before sunrise, Rocky ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have uncovered an intervention that could potentially improve outcomes for children with malnutrition, a condition that contributes to nearly half of ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Protein-fortified foods are popping up everywhere, from cereal and coffee to even protein water. But a new review covering more than 350 papers on protein restriction and aging—published July 31 in the journal Cell Press ...
Jul 31, 2026
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The amino acid arginine helps keep the human body humming, most notably by synthesizing proteins that carry out a range of cellular processes. It's produced by our bodies and found in common high-protein foods. Low levels ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Plant-based diets are good for you. They promote gut, immune, metabolic and cardiovascular health, in part by cultivating a diverse community of intestinal bacteria. These benefits have long been known to stem partly from ...
Jul 28, 2026
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Lincoln researchers are the first to show that metabolites produced by certain gut bacteria can positively affect the body's immune response to cancer.
Jul 15, 2026
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A plant- and fish-based, low-protein diet paired with small amounts of an amino acid commonly found in eggs, meat and dairy increased healthy lifespan and decreased frailty and fat mass in mice, according to a new USC study ...
Jun 23, 2026
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An unexpected lab observation has led a team of scientists to discover how diet can influence survival in animal models of glioma, one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of brain cancer. Researchers at Baylor College ...
Jun 10, 2026
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