Protein
noun
A nutrient found in food that helps the body grow and be healthy. It's often found in meat, milk, eggs and beans.
It's important to include enough protein in your diet.
Often appears as...
- protein shake
- high protein
noun
A substance that is made by cells and can cause or influence the way processes happen in the body.
Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
Often appears as...
- protein synthesis
- protein structure
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Academic
noun
An element in digital animations that helps to create realistic movement and effects.
The protein in the digital animation made the character's movement look fluid and real.
Often appears as...
- protein animation
- digital protein
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Technical
noun
A nutrient found in food that helps the body grow and be healthy. It's often found in meat, milk, eggs and beans.
It's important to include enough protein in your diet.
Often appears as...
- protein shake
- high protein
noun
A substance that is made by cells and can cause or influence the way processes happen in the body.
Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
Often appears as...
- protein synthesis
- protein structure
Usage tips
Academic
noun
An element in digital animations that helps to create realistic movement and effects.
The protein in the digital animation made the character's movement look fluid and real.
Often appears as...
- protein animation
- digital protein
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Dietary Importance
Emphasizes protein's role in nutrition and meal planning.
Many gym-goers drink a protein shake after workouts for muscle repair.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant-Based Options
Mention plant sources as alternatives to animal-derived protein.
Quinoa and lentils are excellent plant-based protein options.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Food Pairings
Shows typical combinations of protein with other foods in meals.
A balanced meal might include chicken (protein) with rice and vegetables.
Pro Tip 1/3Dietary Importance
Emphasizes protein's role in nutrition and meal planning.
Many gym-goers drink a protein shake after workouts for muscle repair.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant-Based Options
Mention plant sources as alternatives to animal-derived protein.
Quinoa and lentils are excellent plant-based protein options.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Food Pairings
Shows typical combinations of protein with other foods in meals.
A balanced meal might include chicken (protein) with rice and vegetables.
Pro Tip 1/3Dietary Importance
Emphasizes protein's role in nutrition and meal planning.
Many gym-goers drink a protein shake after workouts for muscle repair.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant-Based Options
Mention plant sources as alternatives to animal-derived protein.
Quinoa and lentils are excellent plant-based protein options.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Food Pairings
Shows typical combinations of protein with other foods in meals.
A balanced meal might include chicken (protein) with rice and vegetables.
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Jonathan Foley: The...
Instead, we want to feed them more vegetable proteins. So soybeans have really exploded, showing how trade and globalization are really responsible for the connections to rainforests and the Amazon -- an incredibly strange and interconnected world that we have today. Well, again and again, what we find as we look
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Brie Larson Eats a Rhino...
BEAR As a general rule, raw grubs are edible. They have more protein, pound for pound, than beef. And they are plentiful in dark, damp places all over the world. But it's critical that they're purged before consumption, in case they've eaten something poisonous to humans. BEAR So look, grab the head.
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What makes muscles grow?...
by providing the building blocks for new tissue in the form of amino acids. Adequate protein intake, along with naturally occurring hormones, like insulin-like growth factor and testosterone, help shift the body into a state where tissue is repaired and grown.
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Turning chicken feathers...
source of keratin protein which has this unique traffic cross link semi crystalline structure so when heated keratin in the feathers opens up these hollow tubes which absorbs some gases even better than the world-famous carbon nanotubes for metal hybrids
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A curable condition that...
An estimated 20 million cases of blindness worldwide are caused by cataracts, a curable condition affecting the lens that focuses images onto the eye's retina. A cataract occurs when proteins in the lens lose their normal arrangement,
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Cell membranes are way...
Cholesterol keeps the membrane at the right fluidity. It also helps regulate communication between cells. Sometimes, cells talk to each other by releasing and capturing chemicals and proteins. The release of proteins is easy,
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How to unboil an egg -...
This technique works with all sorts of proteins. Bigger, messier proteins can be more resistant to being pulled apart, so scientists attach a plastic bead to one end that adds extra stress and encourages it to fold up first.
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How mucus keeps us...
which are built out of both amino acids and sugars. In mucin, long chains of sugars are attached to specific amino acids in the protein backbone. The hydrophilic sugar chains help mucin dissolve in your body's watery fluids.
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Why do blood types...
These proteins, known as antigens, communicate with white blood cells, immune cells that protect against infection. Antigens serve as identifying markers, allowing the immune system to recognize your body's own cells
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Chimpanzee Cannibalism PIPE...
Killing a competitor makes sense if you want to protect your food supply. But exactly why they cannibalise the dead chimp is not fully understood. It may simply be a chance for some extra protein.
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Jonathan Foley: The...
Instead, we want to feed them more vegetable proteins. So soybeans have really exploded, showing how trade and globalization are really responsible for the connections to rainforests and the Amazon -- an incredibly strange and interconnected world that we have today. Well, again and again, what we find as we look
Video examples
Brie Larson Eats a Rhino...
BEAR As a general rule, raw grubs are edible. They have more protein, pound for pound, than beef. And they are plentiful in dark, damp places all over the world. But it's critical that they're purged before consumption, in case they've eaten something poisonous to humans. BEAR So look, grab the head.
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
by providing the building blocks for new tissue in the form of amino acids. Adequate protein intake, along with naturally occurring hormones, like insulin-like growth factor and testosterone, help shift the body into a state where tissue is repaired and grown.
Video examples
Turning chicken feathers...
source of keratin protein which has this unique traffic cross link semi crystalline structure so when heated keratin in the feathers opens up these hollow tubes which absorbs some gases even better than the world-famous carbon nanotubes for metal hybrids
Video examples
A curable condition that...
An estimated 20 million cases of blindness worldwide are caused by cataracts, a curable condition affecting the lens that focuses images onto the eye's retina. A cataract occurs when proteins in the lens lose their normal arrangement,
Video examples
Cell membranes are way...
Cholesterol keeps the membrane at the right fluidity. It also helps regulate communication between cells. Sometimes, cells talk to each other by releasing and capturing chemicals and proteins. The release of proteins is easy,
Video examples
How to unboil an egg -...
This technique works with all sorts of proteins. Bigger, messier proteins can be more resistant to being pulled apart, so scientists attach a plastic bead to one end that adds extra stress and encourages it to fold up first.
Video examples
How mucus keeps us...
which are built out of both amino acids and sugars. In mucin, long chains of sugars are attached to specific amino acids in the protein backbone. The hydrophilic sugar chains help mucin dissolve in your body's watery fluids.
Video examples
Why do blood types...
These proteins, known as antigens, communicate with white blood cells, immune cells that protect against infection. Antigens serve as identifying markers, allowing the immune system to recognize your body's own cells
Video examples
Chimpanzee Cannibalism PIPE...
Killing a competitor makes sense if you want to protect your food supply. But exactly why they cannibalise the dead chimp is not fully understood. It may simply be a chance for some extra protein.
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Jennifer Love Hewitt
American Actress
I fall asleep feeling beautiful. Then, in the morning, before I leave the house, I say five things I love about myself, like 'You have really pretty eyes.' That way I can go out into the world with that little bit of extra confidence. It's a feel-good protein shake in my back pocket in case someone messes with me that day.
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Eugenie Bouchard
Canadian Athlete
I'm not a cooking person, so there's not much in the fridge. On the rare occasion that I do cook, I make myself breakfast. Eggs are my go-to in the morning for some protein. Orange juice as well. You have to start your day off with that.
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Eric Betzig
American Physicist
It's nice to be able to look at one protein, but life is driven by the interactions between proteins, so it's really essential to be able to see multiple proteins at a time to understand these interactions.
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Laurie Hernandez
American Athlete
As an athlete, the most important thing is the protein that you eat and the things that you put into your body. Without that, it's very hard to function throughout the day.
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Sam Bradford
American Athlete
I need to put the right things in my body before and after I work out, so I end every workout with some sort of protein shake to help me get the most out of my training.
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Norman Reedus
American Actor
I basically eat a lot of proteins, and I've been eating smaller portions of food. I try to eat all locally raised and organic produce.
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Luke Kuechly
American Football Player
Putting on weight and keeping it on is important, so I'm a big post-workout protein and branch-chain guy.
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Frances Arnold
American Scientist
I decided that I wanted to become an engineer of the biological world, specifically a protein engineer.
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Mirko Cro Cop
Croatian Athlete
The best feeling in the world is a hard workout, a shower, and a protein shake.
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Jessie James Decker
American Musician
I have always followed a healthy protein and lower-carb lifestyle.
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Jennifer Love Hewitt
American Actress
I fall asleep feeling beautiful. Then, in the morning, before I leave the house, I say five things I love about myself, like 'You have really pretty eyes.' That way I can go out into the world with that little bit of extra confidence. It's a feel-good protein shake in my back pocket in case someone messes with me that day.
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Eugenie Bouchard
Canadian Athlete
I'm not a cooking person, so there's not much in the fridge. On the rare occasion that I do cook, I make myself breakfast. Eggs are my go-to in the morning for some protein. Orange juice as well. You have to start your day off with that.
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Eric Betzig
American Physicist
It's nice to be able to look at one protein, but life is driven by the interactions between proteins, so it's really essential to be able to see multiple proteins at a time to understand these interactions.
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Laurie Hernandez
American Athlete
As an athlete, the most important thing is the protein that you eat and the things that you put into your body. Without that, it's very hard to function throughout the day.
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Sam Bradford
American Athlete
I need to put the right things in my body before and after I work out, so I end every workout with some sort of protein shake to help me get the most out of my training.
Quote examples
Norman Reedus
American Actor
I basically eat a lot of proteins, and I've been eating smaller portions of food. I try to eat all locally raised and organic produce.
Quote examples
Luke Kuechly
American Football Player
Putting on weight and keeping it on is important, so I'm a big post-workout protein and branch-chain guy.
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Frances Arnold
American Scientist
I decided that I wanted to become an engineer of the biological world, specifically a protein engineer.
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Mirko Cro Cop
Croatian Athlete
The best feeling in the world is a hard workout, a shower, and a protein shake.
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Jessie James Decker
American Musician
I have always followed a healthy protein and lower-carb lifestyle.
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