“Profee,” coffee combined with a protein shake, is sweeping TikTok, and fans of the trending drink say it’s a great way to up your protein intake. (Photo: Getty) Protein is an important part of a healthy diet, but do you consume enough of it? The general recommendation for daily protein consumption is about 0.8 grams per kilogram of bodyweight, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, the amount of protein necessary varies from person to person and depends on factors like age, weight, activity… Source link
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Research Highlights: Researchers have demonstrated for the first time a potential route of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein damaging the heart. In study evaluating mice and human heart cells, the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein inflamed the heart muscle cells, which can lead to heart injury. Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Monday, July 25, 2022 (NewMediaWire) – July 25, 2022 – CHICAGO Heart damage is common among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, leading many to wonder how the virus affects the… Source link
Read More »DeepMind’s AI makes gigantic leap in solving protein structures
A protein’s function is determined by its 3D shape.Credit: DeepMind An artificial intelligence (AI) network developed by Google AI offshoot DeepMind has made a gargantuan leap in solving one of biology’s grandest challenges — determining a protein’s 3D shape from its amino-acid sequence. DeepMind’s program, called AlphaFold, outperformed around 100 other teams in a biennial protein-structure prediction challenge called CASP, short… Source link
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