A variety of vegetables can grow well in county Jul 25, 2009
"It's better because it continues to move the vitamins and amino acids into the tomato. If you pull it early it will ripen with just the amount of nutrients already in the tomato.". Houston also recommends gardeners have their soil tested to better see what types of fertilizer they'll need. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cookie diet comes under scrutiny Jul 22, 2009
According to him, it's a secret mix of amino acids - the building blocks for protein - baked into each confection. It's a food he developed himself after struggling to help his own patients lose weight. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Tough Microbe Has The Right Stuff for Mars Jul 19, 2009
M. barkeri can also build from scratch its own organic molecules (such as amino acids and vitamins) using phosphate, sulfur and other minerals that it finds in the soil, as well as nitrogen that it fixes from the atmosphere. To add to its self-sufficiency, M. barkeri can move through water by creating little gas vesicles that work like the ballast in submarines, making the microbe buoyant. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Turning ag waste into energy Jul 19, 2009
Bacteria gradually break down the feedstock first into sugars and amino acids, then into other acids that become hydrogen, carbon dioxide and acetate. Finally, these byproducts are converted into methane and other gases. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Freshen up your fridge with healthy foods Jul 18, 2009
High-quality protein sources such as skinless fish, poultry, lean beef and pork, cottage cheese and eggs, provide all the essential amino acids necessary for building and repairing the body's cells and boosting immunity. Get creative. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Ambrilia Enters Into an Agreement for the Sale of PCK3145 Jul 17, 2009
PCK3145 is a synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acids 31-45 of prostate secretory protein 94 (PSP94), which has been shown to reduce prostate tumor growth and experimental skeletal metastases in various prostate tumor models. It has been shown to have anti-angiogenic as well as anti-metastatic activity. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Calm discussion of abortion is needed Jul 17, 2009
Scientists took some organic matter in vitro (test tubes) and turned it into amino acids. Newspapers claimed that life had been created and that it was proof of evolution. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Best Beauty Products Jul 17, 2009
Amino acids lift and hold baby-fine strands. Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life. (Marie Claire, US)
Energy drinks not 'magic potion' Jul 16, 2009
Phenylalanine, taurine, tyrosine are all amino acids our bodies naturally produce. Malic acid is a natural chemical substance found in food. (CNN)
The Calorie Delusion: Why food labels are wrong, Bijal Trivedi, New Scientist Jul 16, 2009
That's because it takes energy to convert ammonia to urea when protein is broken down into its constituent amino acids (). Put into the context of real life, these relatively small errors may make a measurable difference. (Harper's Magazine)
New Algorithm Speeds the Hunt for Nature-Derived Antibiotics and Cancer Drugs Jul 14, 2009
These molecules consist of several hundred different types of amino acids and are typically identified using , a tricky, expensive and time-consuming procedure. With the new method, scientists run these compounds through a mass spectrometer, which breaks their rings apart into little chunks and measures their sizes. (Scientific American)
Study: Help for Chronic Hair-Pullers? Jul 13, 2009
While there's been less research on drugs that manipulate glutamate perhaps because it can be modulated fairly easily with nonprescription amino acids like N-acetylcysteine the new study suggests the neurotransmitter may play a key role not only in the rare condition of hair-pulling but in other obsessive-compulsive problems. MORE.. (Time.com)
Method To Efficiently Produce Less Toxic Drugs Using Organic Molecules Jul 10, 2009
The study of organocatalysis using organic molecules (which exists in nature, e.g. protein, amino acids) is a relatively new idea that started less than 10 years ago. The present dominant catalysts used in such synthesis process are ligand-metal catalysts (such as ligand-copper, -palladium, -platinum, -ruthenium etc). (Science Daily)
Caltech chemists say antibody surrogates are just a 'click' away Jul 10, 2009
In the new work, Heath and his colleagues, including Caltech graduate student Heather D. Agnew, the first author on the Angewandte paper, have developed a protocol to quickly and cheaply make such highly stable compounds, which are composed of short chains of amino acids, or peptides. "I actually traveled to Chicago with a vial of my capture agents as airline carry-on luggage, and came back with it, and the reagent still worked," says Agnew. (EurekAlert!)
Targeting Helpers Of Heat Shock Proteins Could Help Treat Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease Jul 10, 2009
When proteins start unfolding, amino acids that shouldn't get exposed can interact with other proteins to form unhealthy aggregates, such as the brain plaque that is the hallmark of Alzheimer's, Dr. Chadli says. "The role of molecular chaperones like Hsp90 is to prevent this from happening.". (Science Daily)
How Proteins Assemble Into Complex Patterns Jul 9, 2009
Liphardt and his colleagues applied the PALM technique to the E.coli chemotaxis network of signaling proteins, which direct the movement of the bacteria towards or away from sugars, amino acids, and many other soluble molecules in response to environmental cues. The E.coli chemotaxis network is one of the best-understood of all biological signaling systems and is a model for studying bacterial spatial organization because its components display a nonrandom, periodic distribution in the cell... (Science Daily)
New Mass Spectrometric Method Allows Fast And Comprehensive Analyses Of Metabolites Jul 7, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 6, 2009) Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena and their colleagues from the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague have developed a new method to quickly and reliably detect metabolites, such as sugars, fatty acids, amino acids and other organic substances from plant or animal tissue samples ... Instead of improving the search for the "needles", i.e. metabolites such as sugars, fatty acids, amino acids, and other organic acids, the scientists began... (Science Daily)
Africa: GM Sorghum Test Approved Jul 6, 2009
The aim of the ABS Project is to "develop sorghum with improved food quality by enriching it for essential amino acids (part of the protein component of the diet), and later by increasing its content in essential vitamins (vitamin A and E).". "This process proves that South Africa has robust regulation," the CSIR Biosciences Executive Director, Dr. Gatsha Mazithulela, said in a media statement. (allAfrica.com)
Enjoy benefits of soy with edamame Jul 2, 2009
Soybeans are loaded with amino acids, healthy fats and other plant nutrients. They also are an excellent source of protein and are low in saturated fat. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Protein Linked To Change In Tissue That Surround And Support Breast Tumors Jul 2, 2009
A splice variant occurs as the gene is expressed, resulting in deletion of extra amino acids when the protein is formed, changing its shape and possibly its function. Many genes produce these kinds of variants, and the GUMC researchers wanted to know if AIB1delta3 played the same role, or a different one, than its parent larger protein, AIB1, which is known to be over-produced at the RNA level in a significant portion of breast cancers. (Science Daily)
Alzheimer's research yields potential drug target Jul 2, 2009
A second peptide, AB40, is 10 times more abundant than AB42 in healthy human brains and is also clipped from APP. It is identical to AB42 except it is missing the last two amino acids. Both peptides aggregate, but AB42 more so than AB40. (EurekAlert!)
"Dinosaur Mummy" Has Skin Like Birds' and Crocodiles' Jul 1, 2009
Protein-recovery techniques used on the skin and a claw detected amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Proteins themselves, complex molecules that degrade easily over time, were not found, however. (National Geographic)
MIT: Extending the shelf life of antibody drugs Jun 30, 2009
Once the hydrophobic regions are known, researchers can mutate the amino acids in those regions to decrease hydrophobicity and make the molecule more stable. Using the model, the team produced mutated antibodies with greatly enhanced stability (up to 50 percent more than the original antibodies), and the mutations had no adverse affect on their function. (EurekAlert!)
Weight Loss and B12 Shots Jun 30, 2009
Popular diets include B12 shots and vitamin cocktails of B vitamins and amino acids. Do they really help shed pounds. (Suite101.com)
How can we know supplements are safe? Jun 30, 2009
These methods will make it easier to assess whether certain amino acids, higher doses of vitamins or phytochemical supplements are likely to improve specific aspects of an individual s health. Meanwhile, a few straightforward principles can help guide our decision-making about the role of these supplements in managing our health. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
USADA officer Lowell makes collect calls on athletes Jun 30, 2009
Rothmeier is asked what medications and/or other substances he has taken in the last three days (including vitamins, minerals, herbs, proteins, amino acids, and other dietary supplements. He has a special therapeutic exemption for asthma medication. (Boston Globe)
Natural-born divers and the molecular traces of evolution Jun 29, 2009
The net electric charge of any protein is directly related to the charge of its individual amino acids, and therefore it can be predicted if the amino acid sequence is known. Dr. Berenbrink's team have determined large parts of the myoglobin sequence for four different species of insectivores, and combined it with the analysis of already published sequences from other species to reach their conclusions. (EurekAlert!)
Unique Portion Of Enzyme Fights Lung Infection Jun 27, 2009
Protein fragments were tested to identify a chain of 20 amino acids that could kill Staph aureus in culture dishes. A computer-generated 3-dimensional model of the enzyme's tail, including the 20-amino acid chain, revealed there were only a few exposed places permitting interaction with bacterial surfaces, and that one of those loops had a protrusion containing a sequence of four amino acids, called KDEK, that is not present in any other enzymes of the MMP class. (Science Daily)
Chemical Communication in Aphids Jun 26, 2009
Many communication chemicals are derived from amino acids, fatty acids, and simple sugars. Minor substitutions in the side groups of these molecules produce. (Suite101.com)
New Piece Found In The Puzzle Of Epigenetics: Mechanism Of Fine Regulation Of RNA Synthesis Elucidated Jun 26, 2009
In humans this domain consists of 52 repeats of a sequence of seven amino acids. For RNA synthesis the determining factor is whether and how specific amino acids of this region are modified biochemically. (Science Daily)
Scripps research scientists observe human neurodegenerative disorder in fruit flies Jun 25, 2009
Basically, when a gene is expressed, its double-stranded DNA is first transcribed into a corresponding single-stranded piece of messenger RNA. Then an enzyme called the ribosome uses the mRNA as a template to make a protein by reading out its genetic sequence and then translating it into a string of amino acids ... When building new proteins, ribosomes rely on a set of molecules called transfer RNAs (tRNAs) to supply them with the amino acids they need to construct the proteins ... The tRNA... (EurekAlert!)
LETTERS: NCT, June 25, 2009 Jun 25, 2009
" Schools rely on the Center for Arts for education that is no longer a part of their curriculum. Schoolchildren are stimulated academically, envisioning their own creative possibilities.What a pleasure to watch the school buses roll up in with our future adults to attend Center Stage, and museum tours/art projects. I never miss free Wells Fargo First Wednesdays and am grateful to live in a community with this opportunity. My family and friends have created traditions around free center events... (North County Times)
DNA Template Could Explain Evolutionary Shifts Jun 23, 2009
6, 2008) Aphids (plant lice) and ants carry minibacteria that produce essential amino acids and vitamins. These minibacteria have very limited genetic material and many broken genes. (Science Daily)
Clinics draw seekers of holistic healing Jun 22, 2009
Such cautionary tales didn't stop Jennifer Woods from following the example of her grandfather by going to Tijuana to receive the Alivizatos treatment, an intravenous serum that its makers say consists of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. During her first monthlong visit, Woods paid about $15,000 for surgery to remove her tumors, 20 days of worth of the dosage and two meals a day, plus lodging expenses across the border in San Diego, California. (CNN -- Health)
Researchers observe single protein dimers wavering between two symmetrically opposed structures Jun 20, 2009
This direct view provides a neat example of the dynamic and complex nature of proteins, contrasting with a single preferred folded structure that is determined by the energy balance between the amino acids that make them up ... "It has long been a puzzle as to how proteins, which can theoretically adopt an extremely large number of structures even with a single chain of amino acids, end up folding themselves to a well defined three-dimensional structural basin," says Deniz ... This small... (EurekAlert!)
Hydrophobic profiles of the tail anchors in SLMAP dictate subcellular targeting. Jun 19, 2009
Substitution of the positively charged amino acids, in the regions flanking the transmembrane helix of TA2, with leucine did not alter its subcellular targeting. The targeting of SLMAP to the mitochondria was dependent on the hydrophobic nature of TA2 since targeting of SLMAP-TA2 was prevented by the substitution of leucine (L) for moderately hydrophobic amino acid residues within the transmembrane region. (BioMed Central)
Scientists sequence genome of the N2-fixing, soil-living bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii Jun 18, 2009
Nitrogen fixation is essential for life since different nitrogen-containing molecules are used to produce DNA and the amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins. For most bacteria, the nitrogenase enzymes involved in nitrogen fixation are very susceptible to destruction by oxygen. (EurekAlert!)
Proteins And Fats Of The Human Body Jun 18, 2009
The Functions Of Amino Acids, Cholesterol, Lipids And Collagen ... Amino Acids: amino acids are essential for the production of proteins which help the body build, grow and for cell repair ... Essential amino acids refer to the amino acids animals (including humans) must obtain from food. (Suite101.com)
TRAPping Proteins That Work Together Inside Living Cells Jun 18, 2009
The tag in their unique method is made up of a "tetracysteine motif" -- two pairs of the amino acid cysteine separated by two other amino acids that doesn't interfere with the normal function of the protein of interest. TRAP includes a small "biarsenical" probe, which fluoresces so the team can find the proteins to which it has become attached. (Science Daily)
Structure Of HIV Protein Shell Revealed Jun 17, 2009
All proteins are composed of linear chains of amino acids with one end called the N-terminus and the opposite end the C-terminus that are folded in three-dimensional shapes. In the CA protein, amino acid chains are twisted into several rods, called a-helices, with extensions called side chains that protrude from the main chain to interact with other folded regions of the protein. (Science Daily)
Nutricia launches Nutra Neocate, weaning product designed for cows' milk protein allergy Jun 16, 2009
Liverpool, UK, 11th June 2009: Nutricia, the European market leader in advanced medical nutrition, announces the launch of Neocate Nutra, the first and only weaning product made from 100% non-allergenic amino acids ... 1 With the launch of Neocate Nutra, parents of CMPA infants of a weaning age and above can, for the first time, choose with confidence a weaning product that is made from 100% non-allergenic amino acids, ruling out any possible allergic reactions caused by an exposure to any trace... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
McAllister: Grilling tips make outdoor food prep safer Jun 16, 2009
High-temperature cooking can transform amino acids and other natural substances in meat into heterocyclic amines (HCAs) - compounds that are known to cause cancer in laboratory animals. You can reduce HCA formation in the meat you prepare by lowering the cooking temperature. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Winners by a nose Jun 16, 2009
Their meaty quality can also be attributed to the rich fungal flavours from moulds and the fact that as the protein breaks down, amino acids and glutamates - the chemicals associated with the mouth-filling sensation of umami - form. Try these. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mayo Genomic Discovery: Protecting Kidney Function During Heart Failure Jun 16, 2009
This new peptide (a unique link of amino acids) has been tested in the laboratory and in animal models and is expected to move into clinical trials next year. "One of the biggest additional concerns for patients with heart failure is the health of their kidneys," says Dr. Simari. (PR Newswire)
Simple Chemical System Created That Mimics DNA Jun 16, 2009
One key focus for Ghadiri's team has been amino acids' potential primordial role. In 1996, the group showed for the first time that amino acid strands, or peptides, can self-replicate under enzyme-free conditions. (Science Daily)
How Prion Protein Damages Brain Cells: Findings Could Advance Understanding Of Mad Cow Disease, Related Disorders Jun 16, 2009
Proteins are made up of long chains of molecules known as amino acids. When proteins are created, they must be carefully folded into distinct configurations. (Science Daily)
Cool Science Images Jun 16, 2009
But in the 1970s, the cat virus reconfigured just two or three surface amino acids and unleashed a plague upon dogs everywhere. All viruses, whether they infect plants, animals or bacteria, are utterly dependent on living host. (Why Files)
Sustainable Agriculture Using Biofe... Jun 6, 2009
Biofertizers also provide growth promoting substances like vitamins, hormones, amino acids etc. to the plants. (Suite101.com)
AstraZeneca e-mails show debate on Seroquel risks Jun 5, 2009
Need to gain weight fast, put on a few pounds, Genesis Super Weight Gain is pure carbohydrates, emulsified fatty acids and pharmaceutical grade amino acids. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Penn study demonstrates new way to boost immune memory Jun 5, 2009
Non-proliferating T cells, such as memory cells, burn fatty acids, amino acids, and glucose interchangeably in a different metabolic pathway. From this, explains Pearce, "it is implied that there's a switch in metabolism somewhere along the way between proliferating and non-proliferating T cell populations." Perhaps at the peak of the proliferation, when energy is limiting and cells are metabolically stressed, there is a switch to another energy pathway to survive, say from glucose to fatty... (EurekAlert!)
Skin Cells Provide New Knowledge About Brain Functions Jun 5, 2009
That, in turn, is because the cells in the blood-brain barrier are not transporting enough of the amino acids that are needed for the brain to be able to produce signal substances like dopamine, noradrenalin, and serotonin. Altered transport of the amino acids tyrosine and tryptophan may be one explanation for the disrupted signal transmission in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, Ravi Vumma explains ... We have therefore mapped how the transport of the two amino acids takes... (Science Daily)
Faster Protein Folding Achieved Through Nanosecond Pressure Jump Jun 3, 2009
17, 2005) The question of whether amino acids in sandwich-like proteins are there to stabilize the structure or to speed up the protein-folding process is best answered by "all of the above," according. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' Recap Jun 2, 2009
-- we sell everything from amino acids to multivitamins. And when we buy a product, we buy a product from an American manufacturer. (Fox News)
Modeling the Composition of Earth's... Jun 2, 2009
It is an essential element of amino acids and proteins, along with nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). 2. (Suite101.com)
Freshen up your fridge with healthy foods Jun 2, 2009
High-quality protein sources such as skinless fish, poultry, lean beef and pork, cottage cheese and eggs, provide all the essential amino acids necessary for building and repairing the body's cells and boosting immunity. Get creative. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Picnic-perfect watermelon May 31, 2009
Besides being refreshing, watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C, is low in fat and cholesterol, and its amino acids can help maintain blood flow, arteries and heart health. It s also fairly economical. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
How Did Recombinant DNA Start? May 30, 2009
Using synthetic RNA molecules and radioactively labeled amino acids they proved that DNA used a three letter code (three nucleotide bases made a codon ) to specify individual amino acids, the codons in RNA molecules were contiguous, they did not overlap, and there were punctuation marks, places specifying start and stop. Episomes and Plasmid DNA. (Suite101.com)
National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Releases White Paper on Nutrition May 30, 2009
The paper reviews specific recommendations for medical nutrition therapy (nutritional treatment) of pressure ulcers including recommendations for energy (kilocalories), protein, amino acids, fluids and micronutrients (with emphasis on vitamin C and zinc). A review of future research needs in the area of nutrition and pressure ulcers is also included, along with ethical and clinical implications for practice. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Somerville Bark: When your dog turns up his nose at food May 29, 2009
Dogs need fatty acids, amino acids from proteins, and carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water to survive. According the them (http://dels. (Somerville Journal, MA)
TGen scientist lands $18M to fight cancer May 28, 2009
If researchers figure out a way to block a tumor's energy source of amino acids, the theory is that the tumors may shrink or die. The four other research teams have designated areas of study, focusing on. (AZCentral -- Business)
Arizona cancer doctor to get $18 million grant May 28, 2009
If researchers figure out a way to block a tumor's energy source of amino acids, the theory is that the tumors may shrink or die. Most of Stand Up to Cancer's grant money was raised during prime-time telecasts that aired on Sept. 5 on ABC, CBS and NBC and in more than 170 other countries. (FOX 11, AZ)
Space rock yields carbon bounty May 27, 2009
The Murchison meteorite contains many types of amino acids ... The acid is known to act as a "reducing agent" - acting as a magnet for oxygen atoms during chemical reactions - and facilitate the conversion of some amino acids into others. (BBC News -- Americas)
Skip the Burgers and Throw Some Veggies on the Grill May 27, 2009
High heat is believed to cause a chemical reaction that transforms amino acids and creatine found in muscle tissue into carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines. While not a call to give up the backyard barbecue, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. (MEDLINEplus)
Research in green genetic engineering is indispensable May 27, 2009
These include, for example, improved nutrient compounds (proteins, amino acids, vitamins, etc. the elimination of undesirable characteristics (allergens, bitter agents, toxins, etc. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Tanning a colorful new idea in parties May 26, 2009
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) causes a chemical reaction with the amino acids on the outermost layer of the skin. That, in turn, causes the color of the skin to change, producing a tan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)