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UT Southwestern scientists identify genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Using a genetic screening platform developed by a UT Southwestern Nobel Laureate, scientists with the Center for the Genetics of Host Defense at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), providing a potential future target for therapeutic interventions.

9 Sep 2022

Can cod liver oil supplementation prevent COVID-19 and other acute respiratory infections?

A new study aimed to analyze whether cod liver oil could prevent serious COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 infection, or other acute respiratory infections during the winter of 2020-2021.

9 Sep 2022

Boosting vitamin D levels not associated with protection against respiratory tract infections or covid-19

Two large clinical trials published by The BMJ today show that boosting vitamin D levels in adults during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was not associated with protection against respiratory tract infections or covid-19.

8 Sep 2022

Metabolic signature could be a potential target for new breast cancer therapies

Despite advancements in cancer detection and treatment, breast cancer that comes back or spreads still presents a challenge to researchers and oncologists.

6 Sep 2022

ParAqua develops an interactive database to fill the gap in knowledge about zoosporic parasites

ParAqua COST Action, which gathers researchers, innovators, and producers of microalgae across Europe and beyond, have started the development of an interactive database on zoosporic algae parasites.

5 Sep 2022

Mercury level during pregnancy not likely to affect child development provided the mother eats fish

A woman's mercury level during pregnancy is unlikely to have an adverse effect on the development of the child provided that the mother eats fish, according to a new University of Bristol-led study.

5 Sep 2022

Study investigates the effect of vitamin D and fish oil on croup

Babies and children under three years old are less likely to develop croup if their mothers took fish oil and vitamin D supplements during pregnancy, according to new results from a clinical trial. The findings are from a randomised controlled trial – the 'gold standard' for medical research – that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Barcelona, Spain. It is the first large study of its kind to investigate the effects of vitamin D and fish oil on croup.

5 Sep 2022

Study finds a low n-3 fatty acid status was associated with increased risk for hospitalization with COVID-19

Researchers explored the association between COVID-19 risk and blood N-3 fatty acid levels.

25 Aug 2022

New treatment may help counteract food allergies and inflammatory diseases in future

Although many people with dietary allergies experience mild symptoms when exposed to triggering foods, some face potentially fatal consequences.

22 Aug 2022

New strategies to enhance the survival of children with neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that develops from neural cells on the adrenal glands, accounts for 15% of childhood cancer deaths. Almost half of children with high-risk neuroblastoma harbor extra copies of the gene MYCN (MYCN amplified), the primary driver of neuroblastoma and its resistance to therapy.

18 Aug 2022

Post-illness metabolomic and gut-microbiome profiles in community-dwelling participants with SARS-CoV-2

Researchers explored post-illness gut-microbiome and metabolomic profiles of community COVID-19 cases and individuals with non-COVID-19 illnesses of prolonged duration.

15 Aug 2022

Gut microbial and immune parameters linked to heterogeneous inter-personal COVID-19 vaccine-triggered immunity

A new study identified the gut microbial and immune variables linked to heterogeneous messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine responses between individuals.

11 Aug 2022

How ultraprocessed foods affect gut microbiome and health

Researchers describe the association between the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and chronic medical conditions.

10 Aug 2022

A low-energy, high FODMAP diet in prediabetes and diabetes?

Researchers summarize the available knowledge on FODMAPs and suggest that they can play a role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

10 Aug 2022

Researchers unravel a novel molecular target of eicosapentaenoic acid

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is an essential nutrient belonging to the omega-3 group of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). As the human body cannot synthesize PUFAs, dietary supplements containing EPA are required for normal physiological functions. Found abundantly in natural sources like fish, hemp oil, and linseed oil, EPA is known to exhibit anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and cardiovascular protective activities.

9 Aug 2022

Fatty Acids News and Research

UT Southwestern scientists identify genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Can cod liver oil supplementation prevent COVID-19 and other acute respiratory infections?

Boosting vitamin D levels not associated with protection against respiratory tract infections or covid-19

Metabolic signature could be a potential target for new breast cancer therapies

ParAqua develops an interactive database to fill the gap in knowledge about zoosporic parasites

Mercury level during pregnancy not likely to affect child development provided the mother eats fish

Study investigates the effect of vitamin D and fish oil on croup

Study finds a low n-3 fatty acid status was associated with increased risk for hospitalization with COVID-19

New treatment may help counteract food allergies and inflammatory diseases in future

New strategies to enhance the survival of children with neuroblastoma

Post-illness metabolomic and gut-microbiome profiles in community-dwelling participants with SARS-CoV-2

Gut microbial and immune parameters linked to heterogeneous inter-personal COVID-19 vaccine-triggered immunity

How ultraprocessed foods affect gut microbiome and health

A low-energy, high FODMAP diet in prediabetes and diabetes?

Researchers unravel a novel molecular target of eicosapentaenoic acid

Every little bit helps: Light walking breaks can reduce the harmful effects of prolonged sitting

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Gut microbiota-derived metabolites offer protection against SARS-CoV-2

Eating fish and seafood reduces risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Study shows how microglia contribute to slowdown of neuron activity linked with Alzheimer’s

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