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Lipids are a broad group of naturally-occurring molecules which includes fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others. The main biological functions of lipids include energy storage, as structural components of cell membranes, and as important signaling molecules.

FAU neuroscientist develops innovative program to prevent dementia

More than 5 million Americans today are affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD). If nothing is done to stop this upward trajectory, there will be more than 16 million people with AD in the United States and more than 60 million people with AD worldwide by 2050.

27 Sep 2017

Trial explores measurable health benefits of community gardening

Ask someone who gardens what they love most about it, and, research has shown, the answer is almost always the same.

22 Sep 2017

Researchers identify natural protective factor against chronic inflammation in diabetes patients

In type 2 diabetes, chronic inflammation drives cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among people with the condition. Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center now have identified an unexpected natural protective factor that works against this inflammation.

20 Sep 2017

Rutgers scientists shed light on fat-regulating enzyme’s role in human health

It had already been known that the enzyme known as phosphatidic acid phosphatase plays a crucial role in regulating the amount of fat in the human body. Controlling it is therefore of interest in the fight against obesity.

20 Sep 2017

Mother’s breast milk may provide metabolic boost to premature babies

The breast milk of mothers with premature babies has different amounts of microRNA than that of mothers with babies born at term, which may help premature babies catch up in growth and development, according to researchers.

14 Sep 2017

Component of fire ant venom shows promise as a psoriasis treatment

In a new study involving laboratory mice, researchers have found that solenopsin and similar compounds could be beneficial for psoriasis.

11 Sep 2017

Relationship between emotion and health outcomes may vary by cultural context

Positive emotions are often seen as critical aspects of healthy living, but new research suggests that the link between emotion and health outcomes may vary by cultural context. The findings, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, show that experiencing positive emotions is linked with better cardiovascular health in the US but not in Japan.

7 Sep 2017

Researchers find signaling pathway in cells that plays key role in development of fatty liver disease

Morbid obesity affects the liver: Almost one-third of all adults suffer from chronic fatty liver disease, which can lead to infections and even trigger cancer. Researchers at the University Children's Hospital Zurich and the University of Zurich have now found a signaling pathway in cells that play an important role in the development of fatty liver disease.

7 Sep 2017

Exploration of human genetics reveals new targets to combat heart disease

Again and again, it's the rare among humans that help the rest of us. The exploration of human genetics is revealing new targets to combat heart disease among atypical variants. Mutations in genes that play a role in heart health are the inspiration for a cluster of new heart drugs.

7 Sep 2017

Scientist receives NIH grant to investigate tumor microenvironment from relatively new context

Cancer metastasis – the spread of disease from the original site to a distant organ – remains a major challenge in treating cancer and a main cause of morbidity and mortality.

6 Sep 2017

Researchers harness lipid nanodiscs to produce hydrogen fuel

A U.S.-based team of researchers featuring MIPT scientists has assembled a nanoscale biological structure capable of producing hydrogen from water using light.

6 Sep 2017

Unfolded protein response could be cause of metabolic disorders, say researchers

The cell's response to unfolded or misfolded proteins could be a cause, rather than a consequence, of metabolic disorders, report researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina in an article published online ahead of print on September 4, 2017 by Nature Structural & Molecular Biology.

4 Sep 2017

New study offers insights on mechanisms behind development of kidney damage due to obesity

A new study provides insights on the mechanisms behind the development of kidney damage due to obesity. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, point to a potential target for protecting the kidney health of individuals with obesity.

1 Sep 2017

Protein distribution channel may be new target for combating pathogenic bacterium

A bacterium that attacks people suffering from chronic lung disease and compromised immune systems could be halted by disrupting the distribution channels the organism uses to access the nutrient-rich cytoplasm of its host cell.

31 Aug 2017

Nutrition scientists investigate impact of dietary fats on metabolically healthy obese adults

Metabolically healthy obese adults consuming a diet high in unsaturated fat and low in saturated fat may be able to decrease their total cholesterol by 10 points, a new study suggests.

30 Aug 2017

Moderate intake of carbohydrate and fat associated with better health, says global study

An international study suggests that a diet consisting of a moderate consumption of fat, fruits and vegetables, coupled with avoidance of high levels of carbohydrates, is linked with a decreased risk of death.

30 Aug 2017

Stabilizing TREM2 could be viable therapeutic strategy to combat Alzheimer's disease

A gene called triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2, or TREM2, has been associated with numerous neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Frontotemporal lobar degeneration, Parkinson's disease, and Nasu-Hakola disease. Recently, a rare mutation in the gene has been shown to increase the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

30 Aug 2017

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FAU neuroscientist develops innovative program to prevent dementia

Trial explores measurable health benefits of community gardening

Researchers identify natural protective factor against chronic inflammation in diabetes patients

Rutgers scientists shed light on fat-regulating enzyme’s role in human health

Mother’s breast milk may provide metabolic boost to premature babies

Component of fire ant venom shows promise as a psoriasis treatment

Relationship between emotion and health outcomes may vary by cultural context

Researchers find signaling pathway in cells that plays key role in development of fatty liver disease

Exploration of human genetics reveals new targets to combat heart disease

Scientist receives NIH grant to investigate tumor microenvironment from relatively new context

Researchers harness lipid nanodiscs to produce hydrogen fuel

Unfolded protein response could be cause of metabolic disorders, say researchers

New study offers insights on mechanisms behind development of kidney damage due to obesity

Protein distribution channel may be new target for combating pathogenic bacterium

Nutrition scientists investigate impact of dietary fats on metabolically healthy obese adults

Moderate intake of carbohydrate and fat associated with better health, says global study

Stabilizing TREM2 could be viable therapeutic strategy to combat Alzheimer's disease

Moderate intake of nutrients found to be best for health

Enhanced levels of NPs in adipose tissue protect against obesity and insulin resistance

Study finds ethylene release in exhaled breath as early biomarker of bacterial infection

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