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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.

Harnessing cell's natural delivery system for targeted drug delivery

Each cell in the body has its own unique delivery system that scientists are working on harnessing to move revolutionary biological drugs - molecules like proteins, RNA and combinations of the two - to specific diseased parts of the body.

17 Jul 2024

Review highlights unique characteristics and mechanisms of ferroptosis

Junxia Min, Fudi Wang, et al., at Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China, provided an in-depth review on the programmed cell death known as ferroptosis, which is driven by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation.

14 Jul 2024

New tech aims to create marbling in plant-based meat

One of the challenges of creating realistic-looking and delectable plant-based meat is mimicking the marbled effect of animal fat that many carnivores expect and enjoy.

13 Jul 2024

How lipoproteins shape your metabolic health

Study provides a comprehensive review of the lipoprotein pathway and its impact on healthy metabolism, highlighting the roles of HDL, LDL, and other lipoproteins in cardiovascular health and disease.

11 Jul 2024

Lipidomics reveals health benefits of switching to plant-based fats

Switching from a diet high in saturated animal fats to one rich in plant-based unsaturated fats affects the fat composition in the blood, which in turn influences long-term disease risk.

11 Jul 2024

Repurposing pemafibrate to treat liver disease associated with metabolic disorders

The University of Barcelona has led a study that suggests using the drug known as pemafibrate to treat liver disease associated with metabolic disorders, the most common liver pathology in the world, which affects one in four people.

10 Jul 2024

Click-like chemistry enables rapid development of LNPs for enhanced mRNA delivery

Imagine a scenario where a skilled hacker must upload critical software to update a central server and thwart a potentially lethal virus from wreaking havoc across a vast computer network.

10 Jul 2024

60 years in the making: Nanoparticles revolutionize nucleotide delivery

Researchers trace the 60-year evolution of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for nucleic acid delivery, highlighting their potential to revolutionize gene therapy with safer and more effective treatments.

10 Jul 2024

World’s first map of human brain lipids created

Scientists have found that 93% of the lipids in brain tissue are distributed differently in the white and gray matter, the subcortex, the visual and motor cortices, and the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making, social behavior, and other functions.

10 Jul 2024

New platform developed to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism

A multidisciplinary research team has developed a discovery platform to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism - the sum of all life-sustaining chemical reactions.

9 Jul 2024

Study suggests gastric bypass can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, irrespective of weight loss

Researchers investigated whether Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduces cardiovascular risk factors independent of calorie restriction and weight loss.

4 Jul 2024

Pioneering Live Cell Imaging - Yokogawa's Impact and Innovations

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Kevin Jan from Yokogawa about the future of live cell imaging technologies.

From Yokogawa Life Science 3 Jul 2024

Study finds promising new target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

A class of proteins that regulates cell repair and enhances cell growth-signaling systems could be a promising new target for the treatment of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.

2 Jul 2024

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Eating patterns that align with the Mediterranean diet or the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to results from a six-year study.

30 Jun 2024

New study casts doubt on lipid-lowering strategies for IBD prevention

A new study has illuminated the connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and lipid profile. IBD is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the intestines. Abnormal lipid factor levels such as cholesterol in IBD patients have been observed in previous studies, but whether this association is causal remained unclear.

28 Jun 2024

NIAID scientists discover probiotic treatment for eczema

NIAID research has led to the availability of a new over-the-counter topical eczema probiotic.

26 Jun 2024

Study reveals brain health benefits of intermittent fasting and healthy diet plans

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Aging say their study of 40 older adults with obesity and insulin resistance who were randomly assigned to either an intermittent fasting diet or a standard healthy diet approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers important clues about the potential benefits of both eating plans on brain health.

25 Jun 2024

UT Health San Antonio researcher wins NIH grant to investigate alcohol-associated liver disease

Liver transplants associated with alcohol-related disease are growing at a rapid pace, shifting research to address pathologies behind the ailments in light of a limited supply of organ donors.

21 Jun 2024

Artificial variants of Withanolides act highly specifically against leukemia cells

Nightshade plants produce a diverse array of compounds with therapeutic potential. Researchers at CeMM have now identified an artificial variant inspired by the Withanolides group that acts highly specifically against leukemia cells.

21 Jun 2024

Blood test identifies specific pathologies in frontotemporal dementia, ALS, and PSP

In a study with 991 adults, scientists at DZNE show that the most common forms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) as well as the neurological diseases amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) can be recognized by blood testing.

18 Jun 2024

Lipids News and Research

Further Reading

Harnessing cell's natural delivery system for targeted drug delivery

Review highlights unique characteristics and mechanisms of ferroptosis

New tech aims to create marbling in plant-based meat

How lipoproteins shape your metabolic health

Lipidomics reveals health benefits of switching to plant-based fats

Repurposing pemafibrate to treat liver disease associated with metabolic disorders

Click-like chemistry enables rapid development of LNPs for enhanced mRNA delivery

60 years in the making: Nanoparticles revolutionize nucleotide delivery

World’s first map of human brain lipids created

New platform developed to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism

Study suggests gastric bypass can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, irrespective of weight loss

Pioneering Live Cell Imaging - Yokogawa's Impact and Innovations

Study finds promising new target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

New study casts doubt on lipid-lowering strategies for IBD prevention

NIAID scientists discover probiotic treatment for eczema

Study reveals brain health benefits of intermittent fasting and healthy diet plans

UT Health San Antonio researcher wins NIH grant to investigate alcohol-associated liver disease

Artificial variants of Withanolides act highly specifically against leukemia cells

Blood test identifies specific pathologies in frontotemporal dementia, ALS, and PSP

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