A new study suggests that soy protein may not preserve overall thinking abilities in women over the age of 45.

Researchers have discovered that those who have a soy protein-rich diet reduce the amount of fatty deposits that accumulate around the liver, which can lead to liver disease.

A review of 19 previous studies involving more than 1,200 women found that two daily servings of soy can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes.

Solae, maker of soy-based ingredients, is leading a 4-year, €$11 million research project—MagPro2Life—funded by the 7th Framework Programme of the EU Commission.

Solbar, a producer of specialty soy proteins, recently launched two new advanced products to expand its line for meat and poultry applications.

Several recent studies have cited the versatility and healthfulness of soy protein.

In "Modifications of Soy Protein Isolates Using Combined Extrusion Pre-treatment and Controlled Enzymatic Hydrolysis for Improved Emulsifying Properties," appearing in the July 2011 issue of Food Hydrocolloids, Lin Chen, Jianshe Chen, Jiaoyan Ren, Mouming Zhao investigated the effects of combined extrusion pre-treatment and controlled enzymatic hydrolysis on the physico-chemical properties and emulsifying properties of soy protein isolates (SPI).

Some breast cancer survivors fear that eating foods containing soy will increase the risk of a cancer recurrence, but new research suggests that those worries appear to be unfounded.