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Exploring the potential of betalain-engineered vegetables in conferring anti-inflammatory properties

Metabolic engineering is a field of plant biotechnology that seeks to genetically modify plant metabolic pathways to generate plant varieties with improved health benefits.

17 Feb 2023

Innovative software tool assembles truly complete genome sequences from many species

National Institutes of Health researchers have developed and released an innovative software tool to assemble truly complete (i.e., gapless) genome sequences from a variety of species.

16 Feb 2023

Natural decline in insulin resistance during mid-adolescence may stop, reverse arterial stiffness progression

Significant physiologic decrease in insulin resistance during mid-adolescence may stop and reverse arterial stiffness progression, a paper published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism concludes.

15 Feb 2023

Jamaican fruit bat's response to SARS-CoV-2 adapted to human

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers examined the vulnerability of Jamaican fruit bats (Artibeus jamaicensis) to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

15 Feb 2023

Higher intake of free sugars linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Higher intake of free sugars – added sugars and those naturally present in honey and fruit juice – is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, reports a study published in BMC Medicine.

15 Feb 2023

Study indicates that ultra-processed foods are linked to depression

The current paper, published in the journal Nutrients, looks at UPFs in relation to depressive symptoms in a group of younger Italian adults.

14 Feb 2023

Research supports the role of strawberry consumption in promoting heart health

As attention focuses on heart disease this February for American Heart Month, the latest research on strawberries, including their potential heart health benefits, was presented at the 9th biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium in Tampa, FL.

10 Feb 2023

Can lifestyle and nutrition be the answer for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes remission?

Recently, scientists have reviewed the existing literature to elucidate the root cause of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

10 Feb 2023

Computer software can predict what happens when certain gene networks are disrupted

Computer software developed at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis can predict what happens to complex gene networks when individual genes are missing or dialed up more than usual.

9 Feb 2023

More young Colorado children are consuming marijuana despite efforts to stop them

The number of children — especially very young ones — ingesting marijuana is rising in Colorado despite regulations meant to keep edibles out of kids' hands, and state leaders said they have no plans to revisit those rules this year.

8 Feb 2023

Early interruption of breastfeeding and sugar consumption contribute to dental caries by age 2

A study involving 800 children shows inclusion of sugar in their diet and early interruption of breastfeeding to be the main factors that contribute to the appearance of dental caries by age 2.

7 Feb 2023

USC researchers identify two promising avenues for developing new ALS treatments

Each year in the U.S., 5,000 patients receive a diagnosis of ALS, an incurable neurodegenerative disease that will likely kill them within two to five years.

7 Feb 2023

A secret weapon in preventing the next pandemic: Fruit bats

More than four dozen Jamaican fruit bats destined for a lab in Bozeman, Montana, are set to become part of an experiment with an ambitious goal: predicting the next global pandemic.

7 Feb 2023

Diet, microbial metabolites, and cytokine levels correlate with depression and anxiety symptoms in obese individuals

Researchers determine the association between diet, microbe-derived metabolites, and cytokine levels with anxiety and depression among obese adults.

6 Feb 2023

Study elucidates the evolutionary conservation and diversification of auditory neural circuits in fruit flies

When it comes to courtship, it is important to ensure that one is interacting with a member of the same species. Animals use multiple sensory systems to confirm that potential mates are indeed suitable, with acoustic communication playing an important role in their decision making.

3 Feb 2023

Experts urge UK children's comic the Beano to change its policy of promoting junk foods

Many of the comic's online quizzes revolve around food high in fat, salt and sugar. Experts call it "incredibly irresponsible" and want the company to change its policy.

2 Feb 2023

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods associated with greater risk of developing cancer

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from cancer, an Imperial College London-led observational study suggests.

31 Jan 2023

Ants show the potential to become a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and non-invasive tool for the detection of human tumors

Researchers demonstrated the use of ants as olfactory bio-detectors of human tumors.

31 Jan 2023

Experts share top tips for cancer prevention

Many forms of cancer are preventable. Although risk factors such as age or genetics cannot be changed, other risk factors for cancer including healthy lifestyle choices are within your control.

30 Jan 2023

Study shows mechanical tearing as a novel mechanism during neurite pruning

Nerve cells communicate with one another via long processes known as axons and dendrites, or, more generally, neurites.

26 Jan 2023

Fruit News and Research

Exploring the potential of betalain-engineered vegetables in conferring anti-inflammatory properties

Innovative software tool assembles truly complete genome sequences from many species

Natural decline in insulin resistance during mid-adolescence may stop, reverse arterial stiffness progression

Jamaican fruit bat's response to SARS-CoV-2 adapted to human

Higher intake of free sugars linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Study indicates that ultra-processed foods are linked to depression

Research supports the role of strawberry consumption in promoting heart health

Can lifestyle and nutrition be the answer for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes remission?

Computer software can predict what happens when certain gene networks are disrupted

More young Colorado children are consuming marijuana despite efforts to stop them

Early interruption of breastfeeding and sugar consumption contribute to dental caries by age 2

USC researchers identify two promising avenues for developing new ALS treatments

A secret weapon in preventing the next pandemic: Fruit bats

Diet, microbial metabolites, and cytokine levels correlate with depression and anxiety symptoms in obese individuals

Study elucidates the evolutionary conservation and diversification of auditory neural circuits in fruit flies

Experts urge UK children's comic the Beano to change its policy of promoting junk foods

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods associated with greater risk of developing cancer

Ants show the potential to become a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and non-invasive tool for the detection of human tumors

Experts share top tips for cancer prevention

Study shows mechanical tearing as a novel mechanism during neurite pruning

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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