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Researchers have discovered a way to make the immune system’s T cells significantly more effective at fighting cancer. By blocking a protein called Ant2, they were able to reprogram how these cells consume and generate energy — essentially rewiring their internal power supply. This shift makes T cells more active, resilient, and better at attacking tumors. The findings open the …

Study approval All participants provided written informed consent for participation in the study. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Boards at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (protocol numbers VD-124, VD-118, VD-155 and VD-171), Massachusetts General Hospital (protocol number 2006P000982), Emory University (protocol number CR003-IRB00078771), University of California, Irvine (protocol number 20163191), National Institutes of Health (protocol number 17N0131), …

Bacterial strains and growth conditions All strains and plasmids used in this work are listed in Supplementary Tables 2 and 3. F. johnsoniae was routinely cultured aerobically in Casitone yeast extract (CYE) medium45 at 30 °C with shaking. For some physiological studies the cells were cultured in PY2 medium46 as indicated below. For experiments testing growth on complex sugars cells were …

Key Takeaways Eating enough protein throughout the entire day is more important than timing it. Consuming high-quality protein before and after exercise, about four to six hours apart, may good for muscle growth. Protein timing is a popular strategy thought to optimize workouts by consuming protein immediately before or after exercise, especially within the anabolic window. Athletes sometimes obsess over …

Yogurt is a great source of high-quality protein, with some options having up to 25 grams per serving. High-protein yogurts are usually strained, use ultra-filtered milk or contain whey or plant-based protein. Choose yogurts with little to no added sugar—ideally less than 3 grams per serving. Yogurt is one of those foods that can truly do it all. Enjoy it …

Getting 10,000 steps a day. Improving your VO2 max. Putting berries on your breakfast. What are the habits you embrace in an effort to live a long, healthy life? Certainly it’s the routines we do regularly that impact our health the most. But there’s one well-intentioned habit in particular that longevity experts say can actually take years off your life …

Scientists have made a promising discovery that could transform the treatment of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of the disease. Researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research in London have identified a protein called SPP1 that plays a key role in the aggressive spread of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common form of pancreatic cancer. By blocking …

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” What’s found in each cell of your body, builds your bones, maintains your muscles, and keeps your skin looking fine? Dietary protein. It’s vitally important to consume enough of this good stuff every single day. Why is protein so important? Protein is a macronutrient that …

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