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TUM researchers show how biofilms develop water-repellent surface texture

Dental plaque and the viscous brown slime in drainpipes are two familiar examples of bacterial biofilms. Removing such bacterial depositions from surfaces is often very difficult, in part because they are extremely water-repellent.

18 May 2017

Researchers identify new drug target for two common types of myeloid leukemia

University of Georgia researchers, with colleagues from the University of Tokyo, have identified a new drug target for the two most common types of myeloid leukemia, including a way to turn back the most aggressive form of the disease.

17 May 2017

Pasta consumption in children and adolescents linked to better diet quality

Pasta is a convenient, nutritious, easy-to-prepare meal for families. Pasta pleases even the pickiest of young eaters. And now, even more good news: new research shows that pasta consumption in children and adolescents is associated with a better diet quality than that of children who do not eat pasta.

17 May 2017

Solid or tube feeding early in pancreatitis may help reduce hospital stays, research finds

When the excruciating pain of a pancreas attack sends someone to the hospital, eating is probably the last thing they're thinking of. And for decades, medical teams have kept such patients away from solid food for days.

16 May 2017

Study prompts further assessment of tomato extracts’ use in gastric cancer prevention

A new study shows that whole tomato extracts from two different Southern Italy cultivars inhibit gastric cancer cell growth and malignant features, paving the way for future studies aimed at implementing lifestyle habits not only for prevention but potentially as a support to conventional therapies.

15 May 2017

Phase 1 clinical studies reveal safety, tolerability of therapeutic vaccine in celiac disease patients

ImmusanT, Inc., a clinical-stage company developing Nexvax2, a therapeutic vaccine intended to protect against the effects of gluten exposure while maintaining a gluten-free diet in HLA-DQ2.5+ patients with celiac disease, today announced the publication of positive data from two Phase 1 clinical trials of Nexvax2 in celiac disease.

12 May 2017

High vitamin D intake could reduce the risk of an early menopause

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has revealed that women can cut their risk of an early menopause, by having a high vitamin D intake.

From BetterYou Ltd 11 May 2017

NIH-funded study identifies brain cells in fruit flies that regulate protein hunger

Have you ever found yourself craving a steak or a burger? The brain controls our feelings of hunger and also determines the types of nutrients we should be seeking out.

11 May 2017

Scientists discover natural defense mechanism that kills TB bacteria

A natural mechanism by which our cells kill the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis (TB) has been discovered by scientists at the Francis Crick Institute, which could help in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

11 May 2017

Yogurt intake may increase hip bone density, reduce risk of osteoporosis in older adults

The largest observational study to date of dairy intakes and bone and frailty measurements in older adults has found that increased yogurt consumption was associated with a higher hip bone density and a significantly reduced risk of osteoporosis in older women and men on the island of Ireland, after taking into account traditional risk factors.

10 May 2017

Researchers identify brain cells that drive fruit flies’ food choices based on nutrition needs

Using fruit flies, Johns Hopkins researchers say they have identified a specific and very small set of brain cells -- dubbed dopamine wedge neurons -- responsible for driving the insects' food preferences toward what they need, rather than what they like.

10 May 2017

Mothers infected with malaria during pregnancy can alter infants’ immunity

Mothers infected with malaria during pregnancy can pass more of their own cells to their baby and change the infant's risk of later infection, a new study shows.

9 May 2017

Long periods of physiological stress can change composition of intestinal microbiota in soldiers

A new study finds that long periods of physiological stress can change the composition of microorganisms residing in the intestines, which could increase health risks in endurance athletes and military personnel.

4 May 2017

New study uses 10x Genomics’ Single Cell 3’ Solution to unravel stem cell self-renewal mechanism

10x Genomics, a company focused on enabling the mastery of biology by accelerating genomic discovery, today announced publication of an article in the journal Nature of a collaborative research study with researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

From 10x Genomics, Inc. 4 May 2017

IDIBELL researchers reveal role of endoplasmic reticulum in cell death process due to starvation

Researchers from the Cell death group of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute, led by Dr. Cristina Muñoz-Pinedo, have characterized the cell death process due to starvation, in which the endoplasmic reticulum plays a leading role.

3 May 2017

Study reveals gluten diet is not connected with heart disease among non-celiac people

The study findings published online in the British Medical Journal today reveal that the intake of a long-term gluten diet is not connected with coronary heart disease among people without celiac disease.

3 May 2017

Specific genetic changes in the placenta of women may serve as biomarker to predict newborn health

UCLA scientists have discovered specific genetic changes in the placentas of women who gave birth to growth-restricted infants. These changes appear to sabotage the ability of the placenta to grow blood vessels and adequately nourish the fetus, interfering with the infant's growth in the womb.

3 May 2017

Study finds no link between gluten intake and heart disease risk in people without celiac disease

A study of more than 100,000 men and women revealed that dietary gluten is not associated with heart disease risk in people without celiac disease. The findings also suggest that limiting whole grains as part of a low-gluten diet may increase the risk of heart disease in people who do not have celiac disease.

3 May 2017

Avocado consumption linked to higher intake of essential nutrients, better diet quality

A new analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, compared avocado consumers to non-consumers and found that consuming avocados may be associated with an overall better diet, higher intake of essential nutrients, lower body weight, lower Body Mass Index and smaller waist circumference.

2 May 2017

UH-led researchers focus on creating durable T cells to make immunotherapy more effective

Immunotherapy, in which cells from the human immune system are unleashed to fight disease, has been the big story in cancer treatment over the past few years. When it works, it can spur long-lasting remission in patients for whom other treatments have failed.

2 May 2017

Nutrients News and Research

TUM researchers show how biofilms develop water-repellent surface texture

Researchers identify new drug target for two common types of myeloid leukemia

Pasta consumption in children and adolescents linked to better diet quality

Solid or tube feeding early in pancreatitis may help reduce hospital stays, research finds

Study prompts further assessment of tomato extracts’ use in gastric cancer prevention

Phase 1 clinical studies reveal safety, tolerability of therapeutic vaccine in celiac disease patients

High vitamin D intake could reduce the risk of an early menopause

NIH-funded study identifies brain cells in fruit flies that regulate protein hunger

Scientists discover natural defense mechanism that kills TB bacteria

Yogurt intake may increase hip bone density, reduce risk of osteoporosis in older adults

Researchers identify brain cells that drive fruit flies’ food choices based on nutrition needs

Mothers infected with malaria during pregnancy can alter infants’ immunity

Long periods of physiological stress can change composition of intestinal microbiota in soldiers

New study uses 10x Genomics’ Single Cell 3’ Solution to unravel stem cell self-renewal mechanism

IDIBELL researchers reveal role of endoplasmic reticulum in cell death process due to starvation

Study reveals gluten diet is not connected with heart disease among non-celiac people

Specific genetic changes in the placenta of women may serve as biomarker to predict newborn health

Study finds no link between gluten intake and heart disease risk in people without celiac disease

Avocado consumption linked to higher intake of essential nutrients, better diet quality

UH-led researchers focus on creating durable T cells to make immunotherapy more effective

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