Small Protein, Big Impact: Microprotein Discovery Offers Hope for Obesity and Aging

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Researchers have uncovered a tiny but powerful protein that helps keep our cells’ energy factories humming – a discovery that could spark new approaches to tackling obesity and age-related decline. Scientists at the Salk Institute in La Jolla found that a  “microprotein”  in mouse fat cells plays a critical role in maintaining healthy  mitochondria , the structures that generate energy in our cells. By preserving mitochondrial function, this diminutive protein helps cells burn fuel efficiently, which in turn could influence body weight and the aging process. The findings shine light on how molecular biology connects to everyday health, opening the door to  science-backed strategies for better metabolism and longevity. Mature brown fat cells from a mouse, with the newly discovered microprotein shown in red inside mitochondria (green) and nuclei in blue. This tiny protein helps preserve mitochondrial health under stress. (Credit: Salk Institute) Mighty Mitochondria in ...

Monsanto and Syngenta joins hands on Roundup Ready II yield soybean technology

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Monsanto today expanded the potential commercial availability of its breakthrough Roundup Ready 2 Yield™ soybean technology by granting a global royalty-bearing license to Syngenta for use across its soybean seed brands. Monsanto's Asgrow® brand and American Seeds Inc. companies' brands are preparing for the introduction of this higher-yielding soybean technology, and the company is also broadly offering the technology to its Corn States customers to further expand the reach at the time of introductory launch in 2009. With Syngenta's agreement to terms for a Roundup Ready 2 Yield license, Monsanto now estimates a potential available acreage for the product of 45 million to 55 million acres in the United States, or an increase of more than 10 percent over its original projection of 40 million to 50 million acres.

Monsanto believes that Roundup Ready 2 Yield ultimately could be used on approximately seventy-five percent of an average of 60 million to 70 million soybean acres in the United States. Sales of Syngenta's brands represented approximately 12 percent of total U.S. soybean sales in 2007. Monsanto's Asgrow and American Seeds Inc. brands collectively represented approximately 27 percent of total U.S. soybean sales in 2007. Monsanto's Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans will be introduced on 1 million to 2 million acres for the 2009 season as part of a controlled commercial release, followed by a large-scale product launch of 5 million to 6 million acres scheduled for 2010. via Monsanto

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