University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

UAMS researchers find ground beef packs bigger muscle-building punch than soy-based alternative

A new study from UAMS reveals that 100% ground beef is more effective at building muscle than a soy-based alternative, requiring double the amount of protein to achieve the same results. The study found that just one serving of beef provided the necessary muscle-building benefits, while two servings of the soy-based product were needed.

SourceUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences·JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 21, 2024

No one's laughing now

Dr. Griffin and her team have made significant discoveries about the role of interleukin-1 in Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder. They've identified genetic variants associated with over-expression of IL-1, which can trigger inflammation and damage to neurons.

SourceUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences·DateSep 16, 2002

Memory isn't 'lost,' just out of sync

The study suggests that objects are recalled by uniting different brain regions, with the thalamus regulating electrical rhythms to connect these areas. This theory may help explain why some memories are clear while others are fuzzy.

SourceUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 9, 2002

New treatment for common wart

Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences have developed a new treatment for common warts, which was successful in 74 percent of patients in a pilot study. The treatment involves injecting approved skin test antigens into a wart to stimulate the body's immune response and destroy the virus.

SourceUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences·JournalArchives of Dermatology·DateMay 8, 2002