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Revolutionary study reveals Lactobacillus acidophilus could ward off liver cancer linked to fatty liver disease

Probiotic supplementation with Lactobacillus acidophilus could help prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

8 Jan 2024

Cryoablation induces systemic metabolic changes in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Cryoablation (CRYO) is a novel catheter ablation technique for atrial fibrillation (AF).

5 Jan 2024

Gut microbes revealed as key players in liver disease solutions

In the editorial published on 4 September 2023, in the "gut-liver axis" special issue of the journal Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International, Dr. Jian-Gao Fan and Dr. Lu Jiang from Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine provided a comprehensive elucidation of the pivotal role of gut microbiota in various liver diseases.

4 Jan 2024

IDO2 deficiency in mice leads to behavioral abnormalities resembling autism spectrum disorder

Over the past decades, scientists have made substantial progress unveiling the underlying mechanisms behind many psychiatric disorders.

4 Jan 2024

How cancer stem cell exosomes fuel tumor growth and evade immune attack

A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on December 20, 2023, entitled, "Therapeutically harnessing cancer stem cell-derived exosomes."

3 Jan 2024

Spicing up the fight: Saffron's powerful impact on prostate cancer revealed

Saffron-treated prostate cancer (PCa) cells.

3 Jan 2024

Understanding acylspermidines' secrets could lead to treatments for various diseases

In a significant advancement in the field of biochemistry, scientists at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) and Cornell University have uncovered new insights into a family of metabolites, acylspermidines, that could change how we understand aging and fight diseases.

2 Jan 2024

Scientists take a major step towards realizing synthetic CO2 fixing pathways in living cells

Synthetic biology offers the opportunity to build biochemical pathways for the capture and conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2).

2 Jan 2024

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Study examines the impact of preconception phthalate exposure on women's reproductive health, revealing associations with reduced fecundability, hormonal changes, and increased oxidative stress and inflammation.

1 Jan 2024

Your unique microbiome may be used to improve and personalize your future medical experience

Study explores the potential of microbiomes in personalized medicine, focusing on diagnostics, precision therapy, and the challenges in implementing microbiome-based interventions.

27 Dec 2023

Neutrophils: Unraveling their multifaceted roles in inflammatory bowel disease and gut microbiota interactions

Research delves into the complex roles of neutrophils in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), exploring their diverse functions and interactions with the gut microbiota and emphasizing the need for targeted therapies based on these insights.

27 Dec 2023

Home dust chemicals predict asthma and allergies in children

Millions of children worldwide suffer from asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), two chronic respiratory conditions that significantly impact their quality of life.

21 Dec 2023

Research unveils widespread link between body bugs and kidney stone formation

A new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University published in the journal Microbiome has found changes in the microbiome in multiple locations in the body are linked to the formation of kidney stones.

20 Dec 2023

New study pinpoints mitochondria as key player in dietary fat-cancer connection

The research study is entitled "The Central Role of Mitochondria in the Relationship between Dietary Lipids and Cancer Progression". It revealed new findings on the factors that influence the development of diseases, such as the particularly interesting relationship between dietary fats and the development of cancer.

20 Dec 2023

Maternal microbiome's pivotal role in shaping fetal and neonatal immune systems during pregnancy

Review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology explores how the maternal microbiome during pregnancy influences the immune systems of the mother, fetus, and neonate, highlighting its impact on long-term health outcomes and the development of pregnancy complications.

18 Dec 2023

New technique reveals hidden communication network in tumors

A study conducted by pre-PhD researcher Pablo S. Valera and recently published in PNAS demonstrates the potential of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to explore metabolites secreted by cancer cells in cancer research.

18 Dec 2023

Leaky gut linked to depressive disorders: New insights into microbiota-induced epigenetic changes

A study in the journal Genes highlights how a leaky gut can lead to depressive disorders through changes in gut microbiota-derived metabolites, emphasizing the role of diet, environmental factors, and probiotics in managing these conditions.

18 Dec 2023

Poop-based test predicts postoperative infections in liver transplant patients

In a new study, researchers at the University of Chicago were able to predict postoperative infections in liver transplant patients by analyzing molecules in their poop.

15 Dec 2023

Exposure to phthalates linked to lower probability of getting pregnant

Exposure to phthalates, a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products, was linked to a lower probability of getting pregnant, but not to pregnancy loss, according to research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental and reproductive epidemiologist.

15 Dec 2023

Researchers reveal a connection between cellular metabolism and depression, suicidal ideation

Major depressive disorder affects 16.1 million adults in the United States and costs $210 billion annually. While the primary symptoms of depression are psychological, scientists and doctors have come to understand that depression is a complex disease with physical effects throughout the body.

15 Dec 2023

Metabolites News and Research

Revolutionary study reveals Lactobacillus acidophilus could ward off liver cancer linked to fatty liver disease

Cryoablation induces systemic metabolic changes in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

Gut microbes revealed as key players in liver disease solutions

IDO2 deficiency in mice leads to behavioral abnormalities resembling autism spectrum disorder

How cancer stem cell exosomes fuel tumor growth and evade immune attack

Spicing up the fight: Saffron's powerful impact on prostate cancer revealed

Understanding acylspermidines' secrets could lead to treatments for various diseases

Scientists take a major step towards realizing synthetic CO2 fixing pathways in living cells

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Your unique microbiome may be used to improve and personalize your future medical experience

Neutrophils: Unraveling their multifaceted roles in inflammatory bowel disease and gut microbiota interactions

Home dust chemicals predict asthma and allergies in children

Research unveils widespread link between body bugs and kidney stone formation

New study pinpoints mitochondria as key player in dietary fat-cancer connection

Maternal microbiome's pivotal role in shaping fetal and neonatal immune systems during pregnancy

New technique reveals hidden communication network in tumors

Leaky gut linked to depressive disorders: New insights into microbiota-induced epigenetic changes

Poop-based test predicts postoperative infections in liver transplant patients

Exposure to phthalates linked to lower probability of getting pregnant

Researchers reveal a connection between cellular metabolism and depression, suicidal ideation

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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