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Algal metabolites as novel drugs against viruses

A new review article published in the Journal of Biotechnology has provided information on various nutraceutical metabolites extracted from algae.

29 Mar 2022

Effectiveness of a 'test-and-treat' approach for identification and treatment of vitamin D insufficiency for prevention of COVID-19

Researchers determined the impact of vitamin D status in preventing all-cause acute respiratory infection and SARS-CoV-2 infection.

25 Mar 2022

Tuberculosis perturbs epigenetic processes to promote premature cellular aging

Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease caused by a type of bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

24 Mar 2022

Discovery could help explain why certain infections are hard to get rid of

A new study led by researchers at University of Utah Health details a novel mechanism that infectious bacteria use to quickly adjust to environmental stress. The discovery could help explain why certain types of common infections - such as urinary tract and bloodstream infections like sepsis- are hard to get rid of.

24 Mar 2022

Researchers identify microbial cooperation as one of the causes of drug tolerance

The treatment of fungal infections is often hampered by fungal pathogens that do not respond, or are tolerant, against anti-fungal drugs.

23 Mar 2022

Daily consumption of cranberries for one month improves cardiovascular function

A new clinical trial found daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.

22 Mar 2022

Fermented soybean waste could help mitigate effects of diet-induced obesity

An international team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Waseda University in Japan have found that fermented soybean waste, or okara, could improve fat metabolism and mitigate effects of diet-induced obesity.

22 Mar 2022

Function of glycolytic enzyme depends on its cellular localization

The function of the glycolytic enzyme hexokinase 1 differs depending on its location within the cell, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Molecular Cell.

22 Mar 2022

Key mechanism that increases drug tolerance among microbial communities revealed

Research from the Francis Crick Institute has revealed a key mechanism which increases tolerance to drugs amongst microbial communities.

22 Mar 2022

Metabolomic profiling reveals adrenal suppression due to inhaled corticosteroid treatment for asthma

Inhaled cortical steroids (ICS) can help patients manage asthma symptoms, and recent updates to asthma treatment guidelines have expanded recommended, low-dose treatment.

21 Mar 2022

Immuno-metabolomic signatures that correlate with antigen-specific-T cell response during active COVID-19

Researchers investigate innate and adaptive immune responses at both the early and late stages of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

17 Mar 2022

Novel metabolic mechanisms contribute to how ovarian cancer evades immune attack, research finds

High-grade serous carcinoma is the most aggressive form of ovarian cancer and accounts for the majority of advanced-stage cases.

16 Mar 2022

New insight into how gut bacteria work to counter intestinal inflammation

Bile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.

16 Mar 2022

Can wearables transform the future of healthcare?

In partnership with SLAS 2022, we spoke to Professor Michael Snyder about his latest research that investigates wearables and their future within healthcare.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 14 Mar 2022

A medium-chain fatty acid may help protect against heart attack injuries

A medium-chain fatty acid found in energy drinks might one day help protect against heart attack injuries.

9 Mar 2022

Effect of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine on in vitro glial cells of the brain studied by Raman spectroscopy and imaging

Researchers studied how the mRNA-based BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine altered the biochemical composition of glial and glioma brain cells in vitro.

8 Mar 2022

Manipulating carotenoids can improve plant growth, stress tolerance and increase yield

Manipulating the content of carotenoids, such as ß-carotene, has been found to improve plant growth and increase yield and tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought and salinity.

7 Mar 2022

Aldosterone levels undetectably low in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

A new study reports finds very low aldosterone levels in a subset of COVID-19 patients.

6 Mar 2022

Aggressive brain tumor in children can be identified by analyzing cerebrospinal fluid

It may be possible to identify the presence of an aggressive brain tumor in children by studying their cerebrospinal fluid, according to new research led by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators.

2 Mar 2022

Metabolites could be used as biomarkers for forensic diagnosis of diabetes mellitus

Determining the cause of death is one of the most crucial and challenging parts of a forensic investigation.

28 Feb 2022

Metabolites News and Research

Algal metabolites as novel drugs against viruses

Effectiveness of a 'test-and-treat' approach for identification and treatment of vitamin D insufficiency for prevention of COVID-19

Tuberculosis perturbs epigenetic processes to promote premature cellular aging

Discovery could help explain why certain infections are hard to get rid of

Researchers identify microbial cooperation as one of the causes of drug tolerance

Daily consumption of cranberries for one month improves cardiovascular function

Fermented soybean waste could help mitigate effects of diet-induced obesity

Function of glycolytic enzyme depends on its cellular localization

Key mechanism that increases drug tolerance among microbial communities revealed

Metabolomic profiling reveals adrenal suppression due to inhaled corticosteroid treatment for asthma

Immuno-metabolomic signatures that correlate with antigen-specific-T cell response during active COVID-19

Novel metabolic mechanisms contribute to how ovarian cancer evades immune attack, research finds

New insight into how gut bacteria work to counter intestinal inflammation

Can wearables transform the future of healthcare?

A medium-chain fatty acid may help protect against heart attack injuries

Effect of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine on in vitro glial cells of the brain studied by Raman spectroscopy and imaging

Manipulating carotenoids can improve plant growth, stress tolerance and increase yield

Aldosterone levels undetectably low in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Aggressive brain tumor in children can be identified by analyzing cerebrospinal fluid

Metabolites could be used as biomarkers for forensic diagnosis of diabetes mellitus

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