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Dietitians say unsweetened plain low-fat kefir is the top high-protein drink for weight loss.It works by promoting satiety, fighting inflammation and stabilizing blood sugar. Try it in smoothies, cereal, soups, curries or as a healthy swap for mayo or cream. Protein has a solid track record for helping with weight loss. But the number of protein-rich drinks promising to help you lose weight can be baffling. From protein-infused shakes and smoothies to energy drinks, the options can seem endless. While their protein may be helpful, many of these drinks may contain preservatives, added sugars or megadoses of nutrients or herbs that…

Credit: National Institutes of Health/Stocktrek Images/Getty Images A study published today in Cell has revealed the existence of “craters” on the surface of melanoma tumors that seem to be essential for immune cells to successfully infiltrate and kill the cancer cells. Results point out the possibility that these physical regions may provide a valuable biomarker to predict which patients will respond to checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy. “We found that rather than patrolling the entire tumor surface, CD8+ T cells aggregated in pockets on the melanoma border, forming prolonged interactions with melanoma cells,” says Leonard Zon, MD, director of the stem cell…

Vitamin C may be a common ingredient, but getting it from the factory floor to store shelves is becoming increasingly complicated as companies are having to navigate supplier bankruptcies, unexpected tariff increases, trade restrictions and changing regulations.When these pressures are further compounded by global disruptions, it can expose how fragile single-source supply chains can be.According to a 2020 McKinsey & Company report, geopolitical risk ranks among the highest-impact threats for manufacturers worldwide. However, dsm-firmenich says it is working to de-risk supply chains.In a market where around 90% of vitamin C originates in China, the company’s Scottish location seeks to offer…

Credit: libre de droit / Getty Images Different variants of a gene, known as isoforms, can be transcribed and translated at varying levels within a cell or tissue. These isoforms are commonly a result of alternative splicing, which produce distinct protein products with potentially different functions and expression patterns. Analyzing isoform expression is crucial for understanding cell-type identity, disease mechanisms like cancer, and the impact of genetic variations.  While current RNA-seq methods for quantifying isoform expression depend heavily on pre-existing transcript annotations, thousands of potentially disease causing unannotated isoforms are actively expressed in each sample, remaining invisible to traditional approaches.   At…

Sheet-pan dinners are the perfect solution to busy weeknight meals, and these highly-rated recipes spotlight the comforting flavors of fall. Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and broccoli shine in these tasty dishes with four- and five-star ratings. Recipes like our Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato Wedges and Brussels Sprouts or our Sheet-Pan Spiced Chickpeas & Sweet Potatoes with Herby Yogurt are delicious and healthy meals you’ll want to make again and again. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free!  High-Protein Sheet-Pan Salmon with Broccoli Ali Redmond Fresh, fast and full of…

The prime minister, Keir Starmer, has ordered a rapid review of how healthcare regulators such as the General Medical Council deal with allegations of racist or antisemitic behaviour in the NHS. The government will also roll out mandatory antisemitism and antiracism training for all 1.5 million NHS staff and has promised a “zero tolerance” approach to discrimination in healthcare.The move follows a case in which a British-Palestinian trainee doctor, Rahmeh Aladwan, was allowed to continue practising pending a full Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service hearing into allegations that she made antisemitic remarks.1Aladwan, who has continued to comment on social media, has…

Hong Kong researchers say certain dietary fatty acids may “supercharge” the human immune system’s ability to fight cancer. They discovered that oleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid found in olive oil and nuts, boosted immune γδ-T cells in cancer patients undergoing γδ-T cell therapy. These cells are known for their cancer-fighting properties.Conversely, they found that another fatty acid, called palmitic acid, commonly found in vegetable  fats like palm oil and fatty meats, weakens the ability of these immune cells to attack tumors. Oleic acid may help prevent this from happening.“Our research suggests that dietary fatty acid supplementation, particularly with foods…

Immunoassays help researchers visualize important biological elements, allowing them to judge the relationship or quantities of specific antigens.©iStock, WirestockScientists rely on immunoassays in diverse settings, from basic research to clinical diagnostics and biopharmaceutical analysis.1 This article explores immunoassay principles, types, applications, and emerging trends that define modern laboratory practices.What Is an Immunoassay?Immunoassays are measurement procedures that use immune-based reagents to generate a detectable signal, allowing scientists to quantify biological processes. Scientists perform immunoassays to measure biological targets, pathway activity, and cellular phenotypes.2To label targets, immunoassays depend on the interaction between an antibody and its target antigen’s binding site, known as…

I used to work in kitchens, and I will never forget the day I completely wiped out in front of my entire kitchen team one summer. I was walking to the dishroom to grab a new mixing bowl. On a mission, I reached for the bowl, turned around, and began walking. My heel hit the ground, and the next thing I knew, my crisp, white chef’s jacket was mopping the floor. My friend helped me up, and for the entirety of my shift, I had a huge brown spot on my coat and butt—thanks to the dish water—that looked a…

Dina Radenkovic Turner, MD Gameto’s CEO and co-founder Any woman who has frozen her eggs or undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) to try and get pregnant knows how challenging and time consuming the process can be. This is something Gameto’s CEO and co-founder Dina Radenkovic Turner, MD, is trying to change. The company’s lead candidate treatment Fertilo is currently in Phase III trials in the U.S. and already has approval in several other countries. It aims to cut the time needed for ovarian stimulation and egg collection from two weeks to a few days by using engineered ovarian support cells…