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protein

[proh-teen, -tee-in] / ˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn /
NOUN
nutrient
Synonyms
WEAK


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Men who consumed the most animal protein had average total testosterone concentrations 1.2 nmol/l lower than those who consumed the least.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

However, the researchers caution that the differences were relatively small and that the results do not establish whether protein intake directly influences testosterone.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

A clear contrast emerged when they compared the men with the highest and lowest intakes of animal and plant protein.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

Although age, excess body weight, and lifestyle habits are known to influence testosterone levels, scientists have conducted relatively little research into how diet, especially protein consumption, might be associated with this hormone.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

To Moseley, the fish bones suggested that the ample protein on the coast allowed people to go inland and build irrigation networks to produce the cotton needed to expand fishing production.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

These findings suggest that proteins delivered through a chewing gum could potentially help reduce the presence of a virus associated with certain head and neck cancers.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

His team has been exploring ways to use specially engineered plants to produce proteins with potential medical benefits.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

Their analysis confirmed that the proteins were genuinely ancient rather than the result of contamination from modern sources.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

Pelacarsen is an antisense oligonucleotide, which blocks production of certain proteins that can damage the heart.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

Rumor had it that Pauling had now turned his attention from proteins to the structure of DNA.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee


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