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Researchers discover possible new therapeutic strategy for pancreatic cancer

Researchers from UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a possible new therapeutic strategy using two types of drug inhibitors at once to treat one of the world's deadliest cancers.

21 Mar 2019

Scientists grow most sophisticated brain organoid to date

Researchers at Cambridge Biomedical Campus have grown the most sophisticated brain organoid to date, providing new opportunities for scientists to understand human brain development and neurological disorders.

20 Mar 2019

Study finds previously unknown mechanism for microbes to save energy in lean times

In favorable conditions, many bacteria propel themselves to food sources and other sites of interest using whip-like molecular propellers known as flagella.

20 Mar 2019

Miniature brains that can move muscles, grown in the lab

Researchers have successfully created miniature organoid brains in the labs that when attached to a spinal cord and muscles could help move the muscles.

19 Mar 2019

Study shows how probiotics influence gut microbiota

A group of researchers from ITMO University and Knomics company studied how gut microbiota of 150 volunteers changed after a month of regular consumption of yogurt fortified with probiotics.

19 Mar 2019

Excessive phosphate fertilizer may hurt plants by altering microbial composition in soil

Phosphorus is crucial for plant growth--with it, plants can acquire, transfer, and store the energy that helps them flourish in full health.

19 Mar 2019

Sobering news for egg lovers: Higher dietary cholesterol linked to heart disease risk

Cancel the cheese omelet. There is sobering news for egg lovers who have been happily gobbling up their favorite breakfast since the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans no longer limited how much dietary cholesterol or how many eggs they could eat.

15 Mar 2019

New research reveals overlooked impact of herbicide glyphosate on the environment

New research from McGill University reveals an overlooked impact that the widely used herbicide glyphosate may be having on the environment.

15 Mar 2019

Experts react to Kellogg’s claims about removal of key vitamins, minerals from popular Mexican cereals

Earlier today, the Changing Markets Foundation, SumOfUs, and Proyecto AliMente sent a letter to Kellogg’s CEO Steven Cahillane reacting to the company’s response to a new report which found that over the last five years, the food industry leader had removed key vitamins and minerals from popular cereal brands sold in Mexico.

14 Mar 2019

Air pollutants may damage fetal cardiovascular development

Microscopic particles in air pollution inhaled by pregnant women may damage fetal cardiovascular development, according to a study by Rutgers researchers.

11 Mar 2019

Surveys show 13% decrease in consumption of fruit and vegetables by Canadians

Two surveys taken 11 years apart show a 13-per-cent decrease in the amount of fruit and vegetables being consumed by Canadians, new University of British Columbia research has found.

9 Mar 2019

Healthy diets may protect against dementia

The best way to keep your mind sharp as you age is to eat a healthy diet, according to recent research.

8 Mar 2019

Research shows how SGLT-2 inhibitors induce a fasting state that triggers metabolic benefits

SGLT-2 inhibitors are a relatively new class of diabetes drugs that have shown many benefits for people with type 2 diabetes who have not responded well to previous interventions, including diet changes and metformin.

8 Mar 2019

Mediterranean diet can improve athletes' endurance exercise performance within days

Researchers at Saint Louis University have found that eating a Mediterranean diet can improve athletes' endurance exercise performance after just four days.

7 Mar 2019

Updated intake recommendations for sodium and potassium

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reviews current evidence and updates intake recommendations known as the Dietary Reference Intakes for sodium and potassium that were established in 2005.

6 Mar 2019

Low-calorie 'fasting-mimicking' diet has potential to treat people with IBD

What if a special diet could reduce inflammation and repair your gut? USC researchers provided evidence that a low-calorie "fasting-mimicking" diet has the potential to do just that.

6 Mar 2019

Researchers discover facile method for introduction of fluorine atoms into organic molecules

The vast majority of pharmaceuticals employed in the treatment of human diseases are of an organic nature, meaning that the active component is a molecule (or a combination of several molecules) that is constituted of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

6 Mar 2019

Researchers identify first genetic defect linked to biliary atresia

A nationwide consortium of researchers has identified the first genetic defect linked to biliary atresia, a mysterious liver disease that is the leading cause for liver transplantation in children.

5 Mar 2019

Researchers create 3D vascularized proximal tubule model to study renal reabsorption

Every day our kidneys tackle the daunting task of continuously cleaning our blood to prevent waste, salt and excess fluid from building up inside our bodies.

5 Mar 2019

Engineer to develop drug-filled hydrogel to repair the damaged heart

After a heart attack, the cells in the heart muscle cannot get enough nutrients and oxygen to survive, so they die. A structural support network in the heart's wall can help those cells regenerate, however, two enzymes that break down the network are naturally increased after a heart attack, leaving the heart in a fight for its life.

28 Feb 2019

Nutrients News and Research

Researchers discover possible new therapeutic strategy for pancreatic cancer

Scientists grow most sophisticated brain organoid to date

Study finds previously unknown mechanism for microbes to save energy in lean times

Miniature brains that can move muscles, grown in the lab

Study shows how probiotics influence gut microbiota

Excessive phosphate fertilizer may hurt plants by altering microbial composition in soil

Sobering news for egg lovers: Higher dietary cholesterol linked to heart disease risk

New research reveals overlooked impact of herbicide glyphosate on the environment

Experts react to Kellogg’s claims about removal of key vitamins, minerals from popular Mexican cereals

Air pollutants may damage fetal cardiovascular development

Surveys show 13% decrease in consumption of fruit and vegetables by Canadians

Healthy diets may protect against dementia

Research shows how SGLT-2 inhibitors induce a fasting state that triggers metabolic benefits

Mediterranean diet can improve athletes' endurance exercise performance within days

Updated intake recommendations for sodium and potassium

Low-calorie 'fasting-mimicking' diet has potential to treat people with IBD

Researchers discover facile method for introduction of fluorine atoms into organic molecules

Researchers identify first genetic defect linked to biliary atresia

Researchers create 3D vascularized proximal tubule model to study renal reabsorption

Engineer to develop drug-filled hydrogel to repair the damaged heart

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