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New peptides can delay aging and improve cell function.
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New peptide biomaterials based on RADA16-I hydrogel can improve wound healing and could be used for tissue engineering.
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December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
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Problems with arginine processing in hair follicles might contribute to common hair loss, and arginine supplements could help treat it.
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.
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January 2012 in “JIMD reports” A new mutation in the AGPAT2 gene causes severe fat tissue loss and related health issues by reducing the protein's levels.
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ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.