Feb. 13, 2024 Researchers found that by preventing the malaria parasite from scavenging fatty acids, a type of required nutrient, it could no longer ...
Jan. 18, 2024 Researchers tested the effects of a daily multivitamin on cognitive changes in a study of 573 participants with in-person visits in the COSMOS trial. The researchers also conducted a meta-analysis ...
Jan. 16, 2024 Breast cancer cells ingest and consume the matrix surrounding them to overcome starvation, according to a new study. The finding elucidates a previously unknown mechanism of cancer cell survival, and ...
Jan. 13, 2024 Sterol regulatory element-binding proteins (SREBPs) play a crucial role in lipid biosynthesis. In a recent study, researchers identified a novel cleavage enzyme of SREBP-1c, a key player in fatty ...
Jan. 12, 2024 A new study has found high rates of anemia among patients in the Irish health system, while screening for common causes was found to be ...
Jan. 3, 2024 Research team draws up criteria for PET-based examinations of malignant brain ...
Jan. 2, 2024 Higher levels of omega-3, the healthy fat found in fish and nuts, were associated with better lung function and longer transplant-free ...
Jan. 2, 2024 Aptamers, nucleic acids capable of selectively binding to viruses, proteins, ions, small molecules, and various other targets, are garnering attention in drug development as potential antibody ...
Dec. 21, 2023 Scientists reveal how G protein-coupled receptors, major therapeutic drug targets, decode critical properties of their ...
Dec. 21, 2023 Researchers have discovered how amino acids activate a key cell, TORC1, which is a master regulator in living organisms that controls whether cells grow or recycle their contents in yeast. Notably, ...
Dec. 21, 2023 Researchers discover a new mechanism controlling the uptake of lipids from digested ...
Dec. 18, 2023 A new study has demonstrate that the ingestion of two of the most commercially available algal species are rich in protein which supports muscle remodeling in young healthy adults. Their findings ...
Dec. 15, 2023 Snacks constitute almost a quarter of a day's calories in U.S. adults and account for about one-third of daily added sugar, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzing data from surveys of over ...
Dec. 11, 2023 Researchers describe a novel molecular link between vitamin B12 and MS that takes place in astrocytes -- important non-neuronal glial cells in the ...
Dec. 7, 2023 Researchers are reporting new evidence on the effectiveness of cocoa flavanol supplements for cognition. In a randomized controlled clinical trial of 573 people, the researchers found that older ...
Dec. 5, 2023 Pregnant women eating modern diets are missing key nutrients needed for them and their babies, and this could get worse with the move to plant-based foods. Scientists surveying more than 1,700 women ...
Dec. 1, 2023 A major clinical trial has found that vitamin D supplements do not increase bone strength or prevent bone fractures in children with vitamin D deficiency. The findings challenge widely held ...
Dec. 1, 2023 According to a new study B-12 vitamins increase the presence of the micronutrient in mothers' breast milk, which is especially helpful in countries where it can be difficult to eat what is ...
Nov. 22, 2023 A new study in mice shows that cutting down the amount of a single amino acid called isoleucine can, among other benefits, extend their lifespan, make them leaner and less frail as they age and ...
Nov. 22, 2023 Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a long-chain fatty acid found in meat and dairy products from grazing animals such as cows and sheep, improves the ability of CD8+ T cells to infiltrate tumors and kill ...