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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.

The dynamics and interactions between the skin metabolome, microbiome, and UV exposure

Researchers evaluated metabolic profile changes of the skin in relation to microbiota and UV exposure.

5 May 2023

Membrane lipid remodeling alters key enzyme involved in Alzheimer’s

Adding long-chain fatty acids can thicken cell membranes and alter the activity of a key enzyme, as LMU scientists have demonstrated in cell cultures.

4 May 2023

Study evaluates simultaneous effects of exercise and diet-induced weight reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes

Researchers performed a four-armed, 16-week randomized clinical trial on type II diabetes.

3 May 2023

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

Many popular dietary patterns score high for heart-health; however, a few contradict the American Heart Association's dietary guidance and did not rank as heart-healthy, according to a new scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

27 Apr 2023

Mechanism to protect the liver from destruction in case of obesity revealed

Scientists from the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University found out that blocking of receptor gp130 on the surface of liver cells helps to protect this organ from destruction in case of obesity.

27 Apr 2023

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Researchers compared the impacts of Western and Mediterranean diets on breast cancer risk.

27 Apr 2023

Print your own vaccine: automatic printing of microneedle patch COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

Researchers reported on the automatic printing of microneedle patch SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines.

26 Apr 2023

Previously unknown mechanisms may lead to new approaches to fight viral infections

Viruses like influenza A and Ebola invade human cells in a number of steps. In an interdisciplinary approach, research teams from Heidelberg University and Heidelberg University Hospital investigated the final stages of viral penetration using electron tomography and computer simulations.

25 Apr 2023

Unlocking the link between sleep disturbances, lipids, and autism: Can diet make a difference?

This study explores the complex interplay between neurodevelopment, environmental factors, and health in autism.

24 Apr 2023

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

Just over a century has passed since the discovery of insulin, a time period during which the therapeutic powers of the hormone have broadened and refined. Insulin is an essential treatment for type 1 diabetes and often for type 2 diabetes, as well.

24 Apr 2023

Revolutionizing Glycobiology: A Mass Spectrometrist's Perspective

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to Professor Albert Heck and gained a mass spectrometrist's perspective on the field of glycobiology.

From Pittcon 24 Apr 2023

Research reveals a more effective treatment for multiple sclerosis patients

Degeneration of myelin, an insulating sheath required for rapid communication between nerve cells, and neuroinflammation are notable hallmarks of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and related neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease or Huntington's disease that affect roughly 2.8 million people in the world.

21 Apr 2023

Study identifies various biomarkers of moderate alcohol intake and alcoholic beverages

Researchers determined and validated ethanol intake biomarkers that can be used to accurately assess alcohol intake.

21 Apr 2023

Study should spur the development of alternative range of anti-TB inhibitors

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide that is spread in the air like the common cold. TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and was responsible for approximately 1.6 million deaths in 2021.

20 Apr 2023

Researchers compare the action of natural and therapeutic opioids

The human body naturally produces opioid-like substances, such as endorphins, which block the perception of pain and increase the feeling of well-being.

19 Apr 2023

Unlocking the potential of RNA lipid nanoparticles to revolutionize cancer treatment

This paper discusses the use of RNA lipid nanoparticles for cancer immunotherapy, which has shown promising results in clinical use. However, only a small percentage of patients respond to existing immunotherapies, and the paper explores opportunities for improvement.

18 Apr 2023

Severe COVID-19 patients 16 times more likely to develop ventricular tachycardia within six months

Patients with severe COVID-19 requiring mechanical ventilation are 16 times more likely to develop ventricular tachycardia within six months compared to their peers without severe infection, according to research presented at EHRA 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

18 Apr 2023

Lipids News and Research

Further Reading

The dynamics and interactions between the skin metabolome, microbiome, and UV exposure

Membrane lipid remodeling alters key enzyme involved in Alzheimer’s

Study evaluates simultaneous effects of exercise and diet-induced weight reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

Mechanism to protect the liver from destruction in case of obesity revealed

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Print your own vaccine: automatic printing of microneedle patch COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

Previously unknown mechanisms may lead to new approaches to fight viral infections

Unlocking the link between sleep disturbances, lipids, and autism: Can diet make a difference?

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

Revolutionizing Glycobiology: A Mass Spectrometrist's Perspective

Research reveals a more effective treatment for multiple sclerosis patients

Study identifies various biomarkers of moderate alcohol intake and alcoholic beverages

Study should spur the development of alternative range of anti-TB inhibitors

Researchers compare the action of natural and therapeutic opioids

Unlocking the potential of RNA lipid nanoparticles to revolutionize cancer treatment

Severe COVID-19 patients 16 times more likely to develop ventricular tachycardia within six months

Lipid molecules enable uptake of therapies into the brain after a stroke

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Targeted diets and probiotics can modulate gut microbiota to combat obesity

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