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September 15, 2024

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New Proteins Involved in Regulating the Cell Membrane

Sep. 13, 2024 — Scientists have uncovered new details about how cells manage the distribution of lipids in their cell membrane. These lipids, known as phospholipids, are arranged in a bilayer of membranes, regulating entry and exit of certain molecules to maintain ...

Scientists Expand the Genetic Alphabet to Create New Proteins

Sep. 11, 2024 — It's a dogma taught in every introductory biology class: Proteins are composed of combinations of 20 different amino acids, arranged into diverse sequences like words. But researchers trying to engineer biologic molecules with new functions have ...

Urate Transporter Structures Reveal the Mechanism Behind Important Drug Target for Gout

Sep. 9, 2024 — Ten structures of URAT1 obtained by scientists provide a deep understanding of the mechanism of urate transport to guide gout therapeutic ...

Finger Wrap Uses Sweat to Provide Health Monitoring at Your Fingertips--Literally

Sep. 3, 2024 — A sweat-powered wearable has the potential to make continuous, personalized health monitoring as effortless as wearing a Band-Aid. Engineers have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors ...

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Billions Worldwide Consume Inadequate Levels of Micronutrients Critical to Human Health

Aug. 29, 2024 — More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and ...

Dine on DNA: Compounds from Nucleic Acids in Food Show Anticancer Effects

Aug. 29, 2024 — A research team has found that compounds in the nucleic acids derived from food can inhibit the growth of certain cancer ...

Molecular Mechanism Behind MS and Other Autoimmune Diseases

Aug. 28, 2024 — More than two decades ago, a research team discovered a type of T cell in humans that suppresses the immune system; they later found that these so-called regulatory T cells, when defective, are an ...

Hepatic Disease: A Camu-Camu Fruit Extract to Reduce Liver Fat

Aug. 21, 2024 — A research team has shown the benefits of camu-camu on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This exotic fruit reduces liver fat ...

Researchers Develop an Instant Version of Trendy, Golden Turmeric Milk

Aug. 19, 2024 — If you've visited a trendy cafe in the past few years, you might have noticed 'golden' turmeric milk on the menu. This fancy drink is caffeine-free, coffee-free and can even be vegan. And now, ...

Probiotics During Pregnancy Shown to Help Moms and Babies

Aug. 15, 2024 — Giving probiotics to pregnant mice can enhance both the immune system and behavior of the mothers and their ...

Patients With Unexplainable Chronic Itch Have Unique Blood Biomarkers That Could Eventually Lead to New Targeted Treatments

Aug. 14, 2024 — Millions of patients worldwide suffer from a chronic itching condition with no identifiable cause -- a condition known as chronic pruritus of unknown ...

Peptide Boronic Acids: New Prospects for Immunology

Aug. 13, 2024 — A chemical process is the first to make it possible to quickly and easily produce modified peptides with boronic acids. These biologically active peptide boronic acids open up new possibilities in ...

Low Magnesium Levels Increase Disease Risk

Aug. 12, 2024 — A new study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative ...

Drug-Chemo Combo Increases Cancer Treatment Efficacy

July 30, 2024 — A new study finds that giving a fatty acid inhibitor alongside chemotherapy could improve the treatment efficacy for patients with brain metastases from triple negative breast ...

Reduction in Folate Intake Linked to Healthier Aging in Animal Models

Aug. 2, 2024 — Scientists found that decreasing folate intake can support healthier metabolisms in aging animal models, challenging the conventional belief that high folate consumption universally benefits ...

Study Examines Effect of Fish Oil in Older Adults' Brains

Aug. 1, 2024 — A clinical trial suggests that a subset of older adults with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease may benefit from fish oil ...

Fatty Acids in Umbilical Cord Blood Might Cause Autism Spectrum Disorder, Study Suggests

July 29, 2024 — Researchers have found a significant link between the levels of specific dihydroxy fatty acids in umbilical cord blood and ASD symptoms. Their findings highlight the role of these metabolites in the ...

Not Everything That Tastes Bitter Is Potentially Harmful: But Why? Study Provides an Explanation

July 22, 2024 — A bitter taste is traditionally considered a warning sign of potentially toxic substances. But not all bitter substances are harmful. For example, some peptides and free amino acids taste bitter, ...

Supplements Slow Disease Progression During Late Stage of 'Dry' Age-Related Macular Degeneration

July 16, 2024 — In a new analysis of data, researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration ...

Biomarkers Reveal How Patients With Glaucoma May Respond to Treatment

July 12, 2024 — Markers in the blood that predict whether glaucoma patients are at higher risk of continued loss of vision following conventional treatment have been identified by ...

Nanoplastics and 'Forever Chemicals' Disrupt Molecular Structures, Functionality

July 11, 2024 — Researchers have made significant inroads in understanding how nanoplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- commonly known as forever chemicals -- disrupt biomolecular structure and ...

Proteins and Fats Can Drive Insulin Production for Some, Paving Way for Tailored Nutrition

July 2, 2024 — When it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research shows that, for some, it may be just as important to consider the proteins and fats in their ...

New Model Could Help Provide Expectant Mothers a Clearer Path to Safe Fish Consumption

June 28, 2024 — Research creates a framework to better balance the nutritional benefit of fish consumption with the risk of mercury exposure to the developing ...

Cooling 'Blood Oranges' Could Make Them Even Healthier -- A Bonus for Consumers

June 21, 2024 — An orange teeming with antioxidants and other health benefits may be a shot in the arm for consumers and citrus growers, if the fruit is stored at cool temperatures, a new study ...

Scientists Devise Algorithm to Engineer Improved Enzymes

June 20, 2024 — Scientists have prototyped a new method for 'rationally engineering' enzymes to deliver improved performance. They have devised an algorithm, which takes into account an enzyme's ...

Over-the-Counter Supplement Improves Walking for Peripheral Artery Disease Patients

June 18, 2024 — The over-the-counter supplement nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, increased the walking endurance of patients with peripheral artery disease, a chronic leg condition for which there are ...

How Targeted Nutrients Can Fight Cancer

June 18, 2024 — An international research team has discovered a new way to effectively treat cancer, by using nutrients to reactivate suppressed metabolic pathways in cancer ...

Treating the Gut-Brain Connection With B Vitamins to Treat Parkinson's Disease

June 17, 2024 — A study has revealed a link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease. The researchers discovered a decrease in bacterial genes related to the synthesis of vitamins B2 and B7. The lack of ...

The Gender Gap in Life Expectancy: Are Eggs and Sperm Partly Responsible?

June 12, 2024 — Researchers have found that germ cells, which develop into eggs and sperm, drive sex-dependent differences in lifespan in vertebrates. Female and male germ cells increase and reduce lifespan, ...

Novel Lipopeptide Proves Lethal Against Staphylococcus Areus

June 11, 2024 — Researchers provide the first insight into the mode of action of the lipopeptide serrawettin W2-FL10, derived from Serratia marcescens. This lipopeptide targets the cell membrane of S. aureus, ...

Protein Study Could Help Researchers Develop New Antibiotics

June 10, 2024 — A team has found a way to make the bacterial enzyme histidine kinase water-soluble, which could make it possible to rapidly screen potential antibiotics that might interfere with its ...

Omega-3 Therapy Prevents Birth-Related Brain Injury in Newborn Rodents

June 6, 2024 — A novel omega-3 injectable emulsion reduces brain damage in newborn rodents experiencing lack of oxygen at delivery, a major cause of disability in human infants and ...

A Dark Side to Dark Chocolate? New Study Finds Very Minimal Risk for Kids from Metals in Chocolates

June 3, 2024 — The study sampled 155 dark and milk chocolates from various global brands sold in the United States and tested for the presence of 16 heavy metals ranging from the toxic (lead and cadmium) to the ...

Healthy Adults Under Age of 75 Urged to Take Recommended Daily Allowance of Vitamin D

June 3, 2024 — Healthy adults under the age of 75 are unlikely to benefit from taking more than the daily intake of vitamin D recommended by the Institutes of Medicine (IOM) and do not require testing for vitamin D ...