Omega 3 fatty acids are a great source of energy and support the immune system, heart, blood vessels and lungs. There are several types, one of them, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and is found in plant sources such as seeds or nuts. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily intake of between…
New AI tool makes speedy gene-editing possible An artificial intelligence program may enable the first simple production of customizable proteins called zinc fingers to treat diseases by turning genes on and off. The researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the University of Toronto who designed the tool say it promises to…
Highlights Upper small intestine (USI) microbiome is crucial in nutrient absorption and digestion. High-fat diet greatly impacts USI microbiome diversity and composition in rodents. Bariatric surgery and inulin aid in the recovery of USI microbiome in HFD-fed mice Metagenomic richness of USI microbiome inversely correlates with insulin resistance. USI microbiome research in obesity is still…
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. Its fiber-like structure is used to make connective tissue. Like the name implies, this type of tissue connects other tissues and is a major component of bone, skin, muscles, tendons, and cartilage. It helps to make tissues strong and resilient, able to withstand stretching. In…
Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics: The microbe garden in your gut Think of your gut microbiome as an intestinal garden, teeming with trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that play a crucial role in your health. Whether the beneficial microbes in your gut are flourishing or getting crowded out by unwelcome guests largely depends…
JEFFREY GORDON, E. PETER GREENBERG AND BONNIE L. BASSLER 2023 PRINCESS OF ASTURIAS AWARD FOR TECHNICAL & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Jeffrey Gordon has spearheaded the study of the human microbiome, the set of microorganisms that inhabit our intestines (tens of trillions: several times more than the total number of our own cells), and their influence on…
Researchers identified genes in vegetarians that may explain why they choose plant-based diets after screening 330,00 genomes. Vegetarianism has been practiced for millennia in different societies and cultures, but today only a small minority of people forgo eating meat. People turn to a meatless diet for ethical reasons, such as animal well-being or…
9 Ways to Improve Your Gut Bacteria, Based on Science Many factors, including the foods you eat, can affect the health of your gut, including the type of bacteria it contains. The best way to get a healthy gut is to eat a fresh, balanced diet. There are around 40 trillion bacteria in your…
The largest ever study of the genetics of the brain – encompassing some 36,000 brain scans – has identified more than 4,000 genetic variants linked to brain structure. The results of the study, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, are published in Nature Genetics. Our findings can be used to understand how changes…
The ability to study human post-implantation development remains limited due to ethical and technical challenges associated with intrauterine development after implantation1. Abstract Embryo-like models with spatially organized morphogenesis of all defining embryonic and extra-embryonic tissues of the post-implantation human conceptus (i.e., embryonic disk, bilaminar disk, yolk- and chorionic sacs, surrounding trophoblasts) remain lacking2.…
Nearly three in four adults are considered overweight or obese. How can you lose weight and keep it off as you age? We are quite a large nation — not only in square footage, but in girth. Results from the 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that about 73% of American…
Highlights Although the link between dietary intake and cancer has been studied for decades, the data on the anticancer effects of dietary interventions remain inconsistent. Recent studies have demonstrated the powerful potential of particular diets in preventing tumorigenesis, delaying tumor growth, and improving the effectiveness of existing cancer treatments. Understanding the interactions between cancer…