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science16 days ago•7 min saved

Creatine: Brain Fuel and Muscle Power Beyond the Gym

Creatine is a naturally produced molecule stored mainly in muscle that rapidly regenerates ATP to power high‑energy tissues like muscle and brain; beyond athletic performance, it may support memory, processing speed, and mood, with potential anti‑inflammatory/antioxidant benefits in clinical contexts—though effects vary by baseline levels, dosing, and individual physiology. It is not a steroid, is generally safe for healthy individuals, and stores saturate, with excess excreted as creatinine.

via Neuroscience News|

#atp #cognition #creatine

science22 days ago•4 min saved

Creatine: Beyond muscles to brain health and potential therapies

Creatine, long used to boost muscle energy, may also support brain function and offer therapeutic potential for aging-related decline and certain diseases. The review covers how creatine is produced, stored as phosphocreatine to regenerate ATP, and how dosing (loading ~20 g/day for 5–7 days, then 3–5 g/day) and absorption affect uptake. It notes possible benefits for memory and mood, but emphasizes that results vary and more robust trials are needed; creatine is generally safe for healthy individuals, with kidney concerns warranting medical advice.

via ScienceDaily|

#atp #brain-health #creatine

sports26 days ago•4 min saved

Kei Nishikori to retire after 2026 season

Kei Nishikori announced on social media that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2026 season; the Japanese star, a former world No. 4 and 12-time ATP singles winner, reflected on a career highlighted by a 2014 US Open final and top-10 consistency, while currently around No. 464 and having last played Cincinnati last year and a Savannah Challenger recently, thanking his family and supporters as he plans to finish the year.

via ATP Tour|

#atp #japan #nishikori

sports2 months ago•6 min saved

Medvedev and Sinner Turn Indian Wells Final into High-Stakes Showdown

In the BNP Paribas Open final, world No. 2 Jannik Sinner faces former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev as they clash for the Indian Wells title. Medvedev has surged back into form, beating Alcaraz to reach the final and reclaim a Top 10 spot, while Sinner arrives unbeaten to the final on hard courts and seeks his first title of 2026, a result that could accelerate his charge in the ATP rankings.

via ATP Tour|

#atp #indian-wells #medvedev

health-and-medicine2 months ago•6 min saved

Brain energy imbalance linked to early depression, study finds

A study of 18 young adults with major depressive disorder found brain and blood cells produce more energy at rest but have a reduced ability to ramp up energy under stress, suggesting a cellular energy imbalance may drive fatigue and low motivation and could aid earlier diagnosis and personalized therapies.

via ScienceDaily|

#atp #depression #early-diagnosis

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

ATP Player Withdraws from US Open Due to Season-Ending Surgery

Swiss ATP player Leandro Riedi has announced the end of his 2025 season due to his third groin surgery in 13 months, highlighting the physical and mental toll of injuries on tennis players amid a busy tour schedule. Several other players have also withdrawn from tournaments due to injuries, reflecting a challenging end to the season for the ATP Tour.

via The Tennis Gazette|

#atp #injury #leandro-riedi

sports9 months ago•3 min saved

Tennis World Faces Urgent Issues as Top Players Achieve Major Wins

The ATP and WTA Tours are urged to hold an urgent meeting to address serious issues with the tennis calendar, including player withdrawals due to fatigue and illness, as well as tournament organization problems highlighted by the Cincinnati Open. These issues threaten the health of players and the quality of the sport, prompting calls for immediate action to prevent further problems. The 2025 tennis season is nearing its end with 20 tournaments remaining, including the US Open starting August 24.

via The Tennis Gazette|

#atp #calendar-issues #player-health

health11 months ago•1 min saved

Potential Cure for Baldness Achieved in Mice with New Treatment

Scientists in Madrid have developed a new treatment combining stem cells and ATP that successfully triggered 100% hair regrowth in mice, offering a promising potential cure for androgenetic alopecia, though human trials are still needed.

via NDTV|

#atp #hair-loss #hair-regrowth

science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Scientists Reveal Ancient Chemical Clues to Life's Origins"

Researchers from ELSI and CalTech have modeled the evolutionary history of metabolism, revealing that only eight new reactions are needed to bridge ancient geochemistry with modern biochemistry. This study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, highlights the cyclic nature of biochemical evolution and the critical role of ATP, suggesting that even extinct biochemical reactions can be rediscovered through modern biochemistry.

via Phys.org|

#atp #biochemistry #evolution

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Jannik Sinner Clinches Miami Open Men's Title with Straight Sets Victory Over Grigor Dimitrov"

Jannik Sinner clinches the Miami Open men's title by defeating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets, marking his third title of 2024 and propelling him to a career-high second in the world rankings. Sinner's dominant performance sees him become the first Italian to reach the top two since the ATP rankings began in 1973. Meanwhile, Danielle Collins secures the women's title with a win over Elena Rybakina.

via BBC.com|

#atp #grigor-dimitrov #jannik-sinner

science2 years ago•3 min saved

"Uncovering the Activation Mechanism of the Gabija Anti-Phage System"

The Gabija anti-phage system, a prokaryotic defense mechanism, consists of GajA and GajB components. Researchers have used cryo-electron microscopy to reveal the structures and activation mechanism of this system. They found that GajA, a rhombus-shaped tetramer, is activated for anti-phage defense when ATP is depleted by phages, leading to DNA cleavage. GajB, which docks on GajA, is then activated by the cleaved DNA, ultimately resulting in prokaryotic cell death.

via Nature.com|

#anti-phage-system #atp #cryo-electron-microscopy

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"ATP and PIF Forge Multi-Year Partnership to Boost Global Tennis Growth"

ATP and Public Investment Fund (PIF) have announced a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at enhancing global tennis, with PIF becoming the official naming partner of the ATP Rankings and partnering with ATP Tour events in various locations. The collaboration will focus on developing opportunities for young players, fostering inclusivity, and driving sustainable innovation in tennis, aligning with PIF's broader vision to enhance quality of life and drive transformation in sport.

via ATP Tour|

#atp #global-partnership #pif

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Alcaraz Upset by Jarry, Sinner Advances: Tennis Roundup"

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock loss to Nicolas Jarry in the semi-finals of the Argentina Open, while Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur advanced to the final in Rotterdam. Alcaraz, the World No.2, has been struggling since his Wimbledon win last year, while Sinner and de Minaur are set to face off in the Rotterdam final, with Sinner becoming the highest-ranked Italian male in tennis history.

via Yahoo Sport Australia|

#alex-de-minaur #atp #carlos-alcaraz

science-and-technology3 years ago•7 min saved

Unprecedented Detail: Microscope Captures Motor Proteins with Power.

Two independent teams have used a super-resolution tool called MINFLUX to study molecular motors called kinesins in near-real time at physiologically relevant concentrations of ATP. The teams were able to track the protein in 3D and capture side-stepping, stalling, and hops from one microtubule to another. The new technology could open multiple research avenues, especially if it allows researchers to track several proteins or several sites in proteins at once.

via Nature.com|

#atp #kinesins #microscopy

sports3 years ago•0 min saved

Teenager Arthur Fils Makes History with First ATP Tour Title Win in Lyon.

Arthur Fils, an 18-year-old French tennis player, won his first ATP title by defeating Francisco Cerundolo in the final of the Open Parc Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes Lyon. Fils is now the youngest champion on the men's tennis tour in 2023 and has earned a spot in the Top 100 for the first time. He became the lowest-ranked player to win an ATP trophy this season.

via ESPN India|

#arthur-fils #atp #french-open