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New Insights Into Salmonella’s Ability to Manipulate the Gut Microbiota

Salmonella, a leading source of food poisoning, can enter the gut even in the presence of beneficial bacteria, according to a recent study from the University of California Davis Health.

18 Nov 2024

Study Reveals How Simple Molecules Could Have Formed Early Cell Membranes

Few questions have captivated humankind more than the origin of life on Earth. How did the first living cells come to exist? How did these early protocells develop the structural membranes necessary for cells to thrive and assemble into complex organisms?

14 Nov 2024

A Genomic Blueprint for Sustainable Macadamia Production

The genomes of all four Macadamia species have been successfully sequenced and combined by a research team, which represents a major breakthrough in crop development efforts for this commercially valuable nut.

4 Nov 2024

New Discovery Shows TAGLN2 Protein Boosts T Cell Immunity Against Tumors by Enhancing Lipid Metabolism

Findings indicate ovarian cancer disrupts CD8+ T cell metabolism through FABP5 and TAGLN2, suggesting new therapeutic targets for enhancing immune function.

1 Nov 2024

New Microbe with Potential to Revolutionize Biomanufacturing and Carbon Capture

A unique strain of cyanobacteria, or algae, isolated from volcanic ocean vents has been found by an international team of researchers from the United States and Italy.

30 Oct 2024

Metabolic Profiling of Lung-Resident NK Cells Reveals Novel Therapeutic Targets

Trinity College Dublin researchers, based at St James's Hospital have provided important insights into the behavior and metabolic function of a previously largely unknown, but crucial 'natural killer' (NK) immune cell resident in the lungs.

14 Oct 2024

CRISPR-Edited Euglena Offers Improved Biofuel Feedstock for Cold Conditions

News about biofuels sometimes mentions used cooking oil as a feedstock, but if these substances contain animal fat, they can solidify in colder temperatures.

16 Sep 2024

The Molecular Process That Causes MS and Autoimmune Diseases

A human immune system suppressor known as “regulatory T cells” was first identified more than 20 years ago by a research team working in the lab of Yale researcher David Hafler, who was at Harvard at the time.

29 Aug 2024

IL-22BP Protein's Influence on Gut Microbiota and Infection Response Revealed

A study reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) shows how the presence of a specific protein called IL-22BP affects the composition of the gut microbiota and the body's response to bacterial infection.

30 Jul 2024

Study Shows the Impact of Exposome on Serum Metabolites in Children

The combined effect of environmental exposures and unhealthy lifestyle habits can affect children's cardiometabolic health in a way that exceeds their separate effects.

24 Jul 2024

Researchers Develop New Way to Simulate Personalized, Microbiome-Mediated Diet Responses

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are beneficial molecules created by the bacteria residing in our gut that are closely tied to improved host metabolism, lower systemic inflammation, better cardiovascular health, lower cancer risk, and more.

25 Jun 2024

Enzymes Replace Cyanide in Eco-Friendly Nitrile Synthesis

If the household cleaner emits a lemon-like odor, it may be due to a nitrile called citronellyl nitrile. Chemical-resistant gloves, superglue, and active pharmaceutical ingredients are all made with these adaptable chemical nitrile groups.

19 Jun 2024

Understanding Lactate's Role in Energy Metabolism

As a student competing in track and field at his Parlier high school, Robert Leija was obsessed with how to improve his performance and, in particular, prevent the buildup of lactic acid in his muscles during training.

16 May 2024

Cyanobacteria as a Key Ingredient in Sustainable Protein-Rich Foods

We all know that we ought to eat less meat and cheese and dig into more plant-based foods. But whilst perusing the supermarket cold display and having to choose between animal-based foods and more climate-friendly alternative proteins, our voices of reason don't always win.

28 Feb 2024

The critical role of saturated fats in memory consolidation

University of Queensland researchers have uncovered the critical role that saturated fats play in the brain's memory consolidation process.

7 Feb 2024

Nutrient Derived From Meat and Dairy Enhances Cancer Killing Ability of Immune Cells

Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a long-chain fatty acid found in meat and dairy products from grazing animals such as cows and sheep, improves the ability of CD8+ T cells to infiltrate tumors and kill cancer cells, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Chicago.

27 Nov 2023

The Adaptable World of Dendritic Cells in Immunity

Dendritic cells play a pivotal role within the mammalian immune system, being distributed throughout the human body.

31 Oct 2023

Attaining Precision Nutrition Through Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Researchers at the School of Medicine discovered new information on how the genes of African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans affect their capacity to utilize Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for optimal health.

12 Oct 2023

How Plant-Derived Nutrients can Affect the Gut and Brain

Can plant-derived nutrients alter gut bacteria to affect brain function? Scientists from the University of Leipzig Medical Center, the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research investigated this question in a study of overweight adults.

11 Oct 2023

A High-Resolution Glimpse into Peroxisomal Processes

Every system has a waste management system. The “peroxisomes” are cell organelles that dispose of toxic substances and lipids in the human body, among other things, and thereby avoid major diseases.

27 Sep 2023