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Taurine is an organic acid. It is also a major constituent of bile and can be found in the lower intestine and in small amounts in the tissues of many animals, including humans. Taurine is a derivative of the sulfur-containing (sulfhydryl) amino acid, cysteine. Taurine is one of the few known naturally occurring sulfonic acids.

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

Researchers demonstrate targeted epigenome editing in the promoter region of several genes using sgRNA/dCas9 complexes

Researchers develop and characterize a highly specific EpiEditing system using catalytically inactivated catalytically inactivated Cas9.

17 Jul 2023

Understanding the impact of HPV on the vaginal microbiome and its role in cervical cancer

Researchers determine whether cervical cancer risk could be assessed using microflora-derived metabolites in HPV-infected females.

17 Jul 2023

Does taurine deficiency speed up aging?

The association of the amino acid taurine with aging.

16 Jun 2023

Spice up your heart health: Taurine and black pepper combo shows promising cardioprotective effects

Taurine and black pepper, along with key terpene constituents, are investigated for their potential in reducing cardiovascular risk factors and combating related diseases in this comprehensive literature review. Their cardioprotective effects and mechanisms are explored.

31 May 2023

Red alert on energy drinks: Severe health risks for kids and teens

Research investigates the adverse health effects associated with energy drink consumption in children and adolescents. The study highlights the impact on different organ systems, the role of trigger factors, and the presence of preexisting health conditions.

30 May 2023

Energy drinks may stunt muscle repair, new study suggests

Energy drinks impede muscle regeneration and reduce physical performance. This study provided evidence of an inhibitory effect on myogenic differentiation and highlighted potential concerns for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

29 May 2023

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

Researchers developed an ingestible device to collect samples from the human intestine.

12 May 2023

Can a disrupted gut microbiota contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis?

Research investigates whether a disrupted gut microbiota contributes to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis. The study found that a disruptive gut microbiome may contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis.

18 Apr 2023

Eating sardines vs. fish oil supplements: study evaluates the nutritional benefit beyond fatty acids

Researchers compared the impact of consuming sardines versus fish oil supplements.

18 Apr 2023

The role of the fungal mycobiome in women's health

Researchers discuss the association between human mycobiota and female health.

15 Mar 2023

The right combination of bile salt hydrolases may offer a new approach to treat C. diff

Not all probiotics are created equal. In a new study, researchers found that certain enzymes within a class known as bile salt hydrolases (BSHs) can restrict Clostridioides difficile (C. diff.) colonization by both altering existing bile acids and by creating a new class of bile acids within the gut's microbial environment.

13 Mar 2023

The rapid diagnosis of drug-resistant and drug-sensitive tuberculosis using mass spectrometry and machine learning

In a recent study posted to the Preprints with The Lancet SSRN* server, a team of researchers in China developed a machine learning-based diagnostic tool to detect tuberculosis and drug-resistant tuberculosis using nanoparticle-enhanced laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (NPELDI MS) to determine metabolic fingerprints from serum samples.

28 Feb 2023

Can the gut microbiota and metabolome explain variation in anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination responses in immunosuppressed IBD patients?

Researchers explored the connection between the metabolic function of the gut microbiota, its composition, and immune response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in IBD patients.

27 Feb 2023

Horizontal gene transfer from mother to infant influences gut microbiome assembly, neurodevelopment, and immune maturation in infants

Researchers used a multi-omics approach to profile the gut microbiomes and metabolomes of mothers and infants to determine the vertical and horizontal transmission of bacterial species and strains as well as individual genes and understand the dynamics of the gut microbiome assembly that shape the development of the infant before and after birth.

29 Dec 2022

The effects of taurine supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress in women aged 55 to 70

Researchers investigated the effects of supplementing taurine on the biomarkers of oxidative stress in females.

8 Sep 2022

Supplementing diet with amino acid taurine could be a viable nutritional strategy to combat aging

When our cells process the oxygen we breathe and the food we eat every day in order to survive, they generate potentially toxic by-products popularly known as "free radicals".

20 Jul 2022

Evidence for a specific anti-inflammatory metabolic signature in long-COVID

A recent research paper posted to the medRxiv* preprint server illustrated anti-inflammatory and hypo-metabolic fingerprints in long coronavirus disease (COVID) syndrome (LCS) using pan-omics plasma assessments.

15 Jul 2022

Analysis: Up to half of children worldwide consume caffeinated energy drinks every week

Up to half of children worldwide, and up to a third of children in the UK, consume energy drinks every week, with a tally on five or more days of the week associated with some health and behavioral issues, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

8 Feb 2022

Regular consumption of sardines helps prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes

The health benefits of sardines and oily fish are widely known: their high levels of unsaturated fats help to regulate cholesterol levels and prevent the onset of cardiovascular diseases. However, the benefits don't end there.

6 May 2021