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There's nothing like a new pair of eyeglasses to bring fine details into sharp relief. For scientists who study the large molecules of life from proteins to DNA, the equivalent of new lenses have come in the form of an advanced method for analyzing data from X-ray crystallography experiments. The findings, just published in the journal Science, could lead to new understanding of the molecules that drive processes in biology, medical diagnostics, nanotechnology and other fields. Like...

Three-part weight loss system now provides perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats; new HDH Pro 10 Protein Bar provides maximum protein absorption. Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 MonaVie, a global leader in premium nutrition products made from the rarest ingredients in the world, announced substantial enhancements to its MonaVie RVL Premier Weight Solution line of products at its Convention of the Americas event in St. Louis, Mo., May 17–19, 2012. The MonaVie RVL...

Mutated and intact proteins of the cytoskeleton form abnormal aggregates Malformed desmin proteins aggregate with intact proteins of the same kind, thereby triggering skeletal and cardiac muscle diseases, the desminopathies. This was discovered by researchers from the RUB Heart and Diabetes Center NRW in Bad Oeynhausen led by PD Dr. Hendrik Milting in an interdisciplinary research project with colleagues from the universities in Karlsruhe, Würzburg and Bielefeld. They report in the...

A team from the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) has developed a technique to measure internal cell temperatures without altering their metabolism. This finding could be useful when distinguishing healthy cells from cancerous ones, as well as learning more about cellular processes. Temperature controls many of the cell's life processes, such as splitting and metabolism. A European research team led by the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), which has the Severo Ochoa mark of...

PHOENIX, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletes across the country now have a revolutionary way to naturally build muscle and enjoy the great taste of real milk to boot. Rockin' Refuel, from Shamrock Farms, has teamed up with GNC to launch new Rockin' Refuel Muscle Builder, the first-ever protein beverage made with real milk designed to be low in carbs, high in protein and off the charts in taste. New Muscle Builder is a great-tasting protein milk beverage that provides 30 grams of...

BENICIA, Calif., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CytoSport(TM), the largest sports nutrition company in the U.S. and maker of Muscle Milk®, announced today the launch of the Muscle Milk® Recovery Grant Program which will provide up to $250,000 in grants to help rebuild and revitalize high school athletic programs around the country. Submissions for high school programs will be accepted on the Muscle Milk Facebook page (www.facebook.com/musclemilk) starting May 21 through November...

[ Watch the Video ] Salk and Iowa State researchers identify three proteins involved in plant fatty acids, the key components of seed oils Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and Iowa State University discovered a family of plant proteins that play a role in the production of seed oils, substances important for animal and human nutrition, biorenewable chemicals and biofuels. Scoring a rare scientific hat trick, the researchers identified three related proteins in...

Chalcone-isomerase protein holds much promise of economic benefit A curious twist in a family of plant proteins called chalcone- isomerase recently was discovered by Salk Institute for Biological Studies scientist Joseph Noel and colleagues at Iowa State University led by Eve Wurtele. Pursuing basic scientific discovery, they found three similar proteins that could soon translate into positive results for bio-renewable fuels, commodity chemicals like plastics, food security and...

Extreme Human Physiologist Dr. Greg Wells of the University of Toronto Reacts To His First Experience With LivingFuel SuperEssentials Aminos On-Camera Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 04, 2012 Dr. Greg Wells’ new book, "Superbodies: How The Science Behind World-Class Athletes Can Transform Your Body And Health," is scheduled for release in two weeks. Dr. Wells is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Toronto and is also an Associate...

Scientists from the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience at Delft University of Technology have discovered a key element in the mechanism of DNA repair. When the DNA double helix breaks, the broken end goes searching for the similar sequence and uses that as a template for repair. Using a smart new dual-molecule technique, the Delft group has now found out how the DNA molecule is able to perform this search and recognition process in such an efficient way. This week, the researchers report their...