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Exploring serine and glycine metabolism in hepatocellular carcinoma

Targeted therapy and immunotherapy have emerged as treatment options for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in recent years. The significance of serine and glycine metabolism in various cancers is widely acknowledged.

22 Apr 2024

Scientists design breakthrough drug to combat deadly pancreatic cancer mutation

Scientists discover a new way to disarm a deadly protein that also appears in cancers of the lung, breast and colon.

5 Mar 2024

Healthy lifestyles linked to specific metabolic markers, large study finds

Researchers identify metabolomic markers linked to healthy lifestyles in a large study, showing a connection between lipid metabolism and reduced mortality risks.

18 Feb 2024

New molecule is one step closer to becoming a treatment for Phelan-McDermid syndrome

A molecule created at the University of Auckland is one step closer to becoming a treatment for an extremely rare and severely debilitating neurological disorder called Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

2 Feb 2024

Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children's heart health

A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

16 Jan 2024

Causal effects of lipids, lipoproteins, and other metabolites on blood pressure

The causal effects of lipoprotein particles, lipids, and other metabolites on blood pressure (BP).

9 Jan 2024

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Study reviews the gut-brain-liver axis, revealing the complex interplay between these organs in health and disease and the implications for therapeutic interventions, focusing on how gut microbiota affects liver and brain health.

10 Dec 2023

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

A genome-wide association study in Nature Genetics reveals insights into the genetics of cannabis use disorder, highlighting its strong association with psychopathology and a causal link to lung cancer, and suggesting distinct genetic pathways from mere cannabis use.

23 Nov 2023

Study links high dietary amino acid intake to increased type 2 diabetes risk

The association between dietary amino acid intake and the incidence of Type 2 diabetes.

22 Nov 2023

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord causing loss of muscle control.

16 Nov 2023

Discovery of a novel therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer

A novel amino acid transporter-based therapeutic target for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).

10 Oct 2023

Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?

Comprehensive review finds energy drinks linked to range of health risks, from cardiac arrhythmias to mental health issues. Researchers call for strict regulations on their consumption, especially among minors and pregnant women.

12 Sep 2023

Unlocking the secrets of our body's first line of defense against strep throat and more

Researchers have mapped the complex structures of secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) in interaction with human CD89 and Streptococcus pyogenes M4, offering new insights into how our first line of mucosal defense operates. The study reveals the intricate ways these components may influence each other, impacting both bacterial survival strategies and host immune responses.

10 Sep 2023

Glycine News and Research

Exploring serine and glycine metabolism in hepatocellular carcinoma

Scientists design breakthrough drug to combat deadly pancreatic cancer mutation

Healthy lifestyles linked to specific metabolic markers, large study finds

New molecule is one step closer to becoming a treatment for Phelan-McDermid syndrome

Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children's heart health

Causal effects of lipids, lipoproteins, and other metabolites on blood pressure

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

Study links high dietary amino acid intake to increased type 2 diabetes risk

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

Discovery of a novel therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer

Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?

Unlocking the secrets of our body's first line of defense against strep throat and more

Study suggests whole egg consumption has benefits over egg white consumption in young, healthy adults

A computational model identifies metabolites associated with Parkinson's disease

New PCNA inhibitor AOH1996 shows selective cancer cell killings and tumor suppression potential

Shifting towards precision medicine for type 2 diabetes dietary management

Novel technology enhances potency and breadth of vaccine-induced responses through antigen presentation

Novel ingestible device enables non-invasive profiling of the gut microbiome, proteome, and metabolome

New CRISPR genome-editing technology helps scientists to explore many cancer-linked mutations

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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