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Gene Manipulation Makes Muscles Twice as Strong

A network of research teams in Switzerland has found a tiny growth inhibitor that could determine how strong our muscles grow. By manipulation of NCoR1, a gene regulator, the team was able to control the action of selected genes. The suppression of this muscle growth inhibitor produced a line of super-mice that have muscles 2 [...]

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“We Have Identified a Gene that Regulates Weight Loss…”

While studying RGS9-2, a brain protein that’s involved in the involuntary movements that are a symptom of Parkinson’s disease, researchers found that the protein also can regulate weight loss in mice. The scientist, Abraham Kovoor of the University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy said,”We have identified a new gene that likely regulates weight gain [...]

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Cheat the Aging Clock

New research from Norwegian University proves that a 50 year old can be just as fit as a 20 year old. But no couch potatoes need apply.

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Using Inefficient Methods to Increase Fat Burning – Study

An interesting new study has surfaced from a couple of years ago that runs opposite of all common sense when it comes to diet and eating in general. The experiment found that in meeses (mice) deactivating two main genes that are part of the “fat-burning” process, can actually improve energy output and assist in lowering [...]

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Spot Reduction is Possible After All and Here’s Proof

One of the oldest truths in the exercise and fitness world is that you cannot lose fat in a certain area by working that area out more than other parts of the body, or just more intensely on it’s own . For example, you can’t shed belly fat by doing hella jackknifes and crunches. These [...]

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