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Collaborative work unravels hidden molecular secrets of age-related diseases

Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, and the University of Copenhagen announced today the release of the first batch of results from the collaborative work directed to perform multi-omics-based analyses in the context of age-related diseases using an AI-driven target and drug discovery pipeline.

2 Dec 2022

Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system to monitor intestinal metabolites

Engineering researchers have developed a battery-free, pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system designed to provide continuous monitoring in the intestinal environment.

1 Dec 2022

Integrated approach addresses some of the biggest challenges in natural products drug discovery

Many successful drugs have their origins in natural sources such as plants, fungi, and bacteria, but screening natural products to identify potential drugs remains a difficult undertaking.

1 Dec 2022

Grape consumption protects against ultraviolet UV damage to the skin

A recent human study published this week in the scientific journal Antioxidants found that consuming grapes protected against ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin. Study subjects showed increased resistance to sunburn after consuming 2 ¼ cups of grapes every day for two weeks.

30 Nov 2022

New urinary biomarkers could help monitor potential abuse of emerging synthetic cannabinoids

A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully identified the urinary biomarkers of an emerging subclass of synthetic cannabinoids, called OXIZID, to monitor potential abuse.

30 Nov 2022

Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

Recently, scientists reviewed the role of sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli) in preventing IBD by regulating inflammation and altering the gut microbiome.

29 Nov 2022

Glycan signatures in rheumatic diseases and their associated functional implications

A new paper examines the understanding of glycosylation in an array of rheumatic diseases and indicates the potential for therapeutic interventions using the same mechanism.

28 Nov 2022

The production, metabolism, and inhibition of heterocyclic aromatic amines produced from cooking meat

Researchers review the carcinogenic and mutagenic properties of heterocyclic aromatic amines.

25 Nov 2022

Wireless smart bandage promotes faster closure of wounds, enhances skin recovery

Some wounds just won't heal. Infections, diseases like diabetes, and suppressed immune systems often stack up to slow healing.

24 Nov 2022

Maternal obesity during pregnancy causes metabolic perturbations in offspring's liver and skeletal muscle

A recent study in The FASEB Journal has identified metabolic perturbations in the liver and skeletal muscle of young nonhuman primates on normal diets whose mothers were obese during pregnancy.

23 Nov 2022

Study identifies enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of migraine sufferers

For the first time, a new study has identified enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of migraine sufferers. Results of the study will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

23 Nov 2022

Unique resource for identifying new biomarkers of environmental exposures in early life

Researchers now have a unique resource for identifying new biomarkers of environmental exposures in early life and understanding their health effects.

22 Nov 2022

Beetroot juice appears to affect gut microbiome, positively impacting intestinal and systemic health

In a recent study published in the Food Chemistry journal, researchers investigated the impact of consuming red beetroot juice for two weeks on gut microbiota.

21 Nov 2022

Genetic background plays a role in regulating the metabolism of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids

Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

21 Nov 2022

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

A recent study reviews various traditional Korean fermented foods for their various health benefits.

20 Nov 2022

National Institutes of Health funds a five-year, $11 million initiative

The conversations between our bone and muscle change as we age, and both are the weaker for it, Medical College of Georgia scientists say.

17 Nov 2022

Antibiotic-resistant, opportunistic pathogen enhances the pathogenesis of C. difficile

Clostridioides difficile, often referred to as C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium that causes severe intestinal illness and, as its name suggests, can be difficult to study and treat.

16 Nov 2022

Utilizing marine sources to extract DHA to treat Alzheimer’s

The anti-neurodegenerative effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and DHA-rich phospholipids (DH-PL) derived from fisheries and aquaculture byproducts.

15 Nov 2022

Metabolomic study of genetic regulation of biochemical individuality

Researchers systematically investigated the genetic makeup of nearly 20,000 women and men in terms of >900 metabolites.

15 Nov 2022

Ketogenic diet may show more promising results than Mediterranean diets in short-term type 2 diabetes management

Researchers evaluated the short-term impact of the very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) and Mediterranean diet (MD) on the gut microbiota (GM) of obese patients with new-onset type II diabetes (T2DM).

15 Nov 2022

Metabolites News and Research

Collaborative work unravels hidden molecular secrets of age-related diseases

Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system to monitor intestinal metabolites

Integrated approach addresses some of the biggest challenges in natural products drug discovery

Grape consumption protects against ultraviolet UV damage to the skin

New urinary biomarkers could help monitor potential abuse of emerging synthetic cannabinoids

Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

Glycan signatures in rheumatic diseases and their associated functional implications

The production, metabolism, and inhibition of heterocyclic aromatic amines produced from cooking meat

Wireless smart bandage promotes faster closure of wounds, enhances skin recovery

Maternal obesity during pregnancy causes metabolic perturbations in offspring's liver and skeletal muscle

Study identifies enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of migraine sufferers

Unique resource for identifying new biomarkers of environmental exposures in early life

Beetroot juice appears to affect gut microbiome, positively impacting intestinal and systemic health

Genetic background plays a role in regulating the metabolism of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

National Institutes of Health funds a five-year, $11 million initiative

Antibiotic-resistant, opportunistic pathogen enhances the pathogenesis of C. difficile

Utilizing marine sources to extract DHA to treat Alzheimer’s

Metabolomic study of genetic regulation of biochemical individuality

Ketogenic diet may show more promising results than Mediterranean diets in short-term type 2 diabetes management

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