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Study finds elevated sodium consumption in heart disease patients

Individuals with heart disease stand to gain the most from a low-sodium diet but, on average, consume over twice the recommended daily sodium intake, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

2 Apr 2024

Lancet study reveals alarming global obesity trends in 2022

New study released by the Lancet shows that, in 2022, more than 1 billion people in the world are now living with obesity.

1 Apr 2024

Research from NY highlights pollution as a key factor in rising cancer rates among youth

Cancer incidence trends among adults in the New York State (NYS) and associations with common population-level exposures.

28 Mar 2024

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

A global collaborative research group comprising 131 researchers from 105 laboratories across seven countries announces a groundbreaking research paper submitted to eLife.

26 Mar 2024

Study illuminates untapped potential of the shrub sea buckthorn as a source of natural antioxidants

New research, published in SCI's Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture illuminates the untapped potential of the shrub sea buckthorn as a rich source of natural antioxidants in North America.

21 Mar 2024

Bioengineering edible mycelium to enhance nutritional value, color, and flavor

A modular synthetic biology toolkit for Aspergillus oryzae, an edible fungus used in fermented foods.

21 Mar 2024

Climate change heats up fungal threats worldwide

Review in The Lancet Microbe discusses how rising global temperatures enable fungi to adapt, becoming more thermotolerant and expanding into new areas, which may lead to an increased emergence of novel pathogens impacting socially vulnerable groups the most.

20 Mar 2024

How is climate change influencing the spread of vector-borne diseases?

The impact of climate change, weather, and other anthropogenic factors on vector-borne illness spread globally.

18 Mar 2024

Quality time with dogs increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation

Spending quality time with dogs reduces stress and increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation and concentration, according to a study published on March 13, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Onyoo Yoo from Konkuk University, South Korea, and colleagues.

14 Mar 2024

Milestone in diabetes treatment: Transgenic cow produces human insulin in milk

An unassuming brown bovine from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk.

14 Mar 2024

Study explores changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for young children

Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors.

14 Mar 2024

Clay Wright awarded prestigious MIRA funding for engineering common cellular signals

Clay Wright, assistant professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Department of Biological Systems Engineering, was awarded a prestigious Maximizing Investigators' Research Award from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health.

14 Mar 2024

Δ-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol use among US teens climbs in states without regulation

Adolescent Δ8-THC use is notably high in the US, particularly in states without Δ8-THC regulations or marijuana legalization, emphasizing the need for enhanced policy and public health initiatives.

13 Mar 2024

Inaoside A: Novel antioxidant compound found in Laetiporus cremeiporus mushrooms

Natural products have unique chemical structures and biological activities and can play a pivotal role in advancing pharmaceutical science.

11 Mar 2024

Unveiling the molecular mechanism responsible for crossover interference during meiosis

Movies such as 'X-Men,' 'Fantastic Four,' and 'The Guardians,' which showcase vibrant mutant heroes, have captivated global audiences.

7 Mar 2024

As a new Core Lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project, MGI empowers INRAE MetaGenoPolis in “Le microbiote français - Le French Gut”project to Propel Metagenomics Research

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, announced today a collaboration agreement with MetaGenoPolis, a unit within the renowned National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE) in France, following MetaGenoPolis' selection as a core lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project (MMHP).

From MGI 6 Mar 2024

MGI Enters Strategic Partnership with Prepaire Labs to Advance Drug Discovery and Precision Medicine

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today announced its collaboration with Prepaire Labs at MEDLAB Middle East 2024 to further empower precision medicine.

From MGI 6 Mar 2024

Increased adherence to DASH diet related to decreased probabilities of metabolic disease conditions among adolescents, particularly overweight girls

Researchers evaluated the relationship between Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and metabolic health status among Iranian overweight and obese adolescents.

4 Mar 2024

Supply chain assessment and management, optimizing pharmaceutical supply chains

In this interview, News Med talks to Joseph P. Ivan about Comprehensive Assessment and Management Approach to Optimizing Pharmaceutical Supply Chains.

From DSI, a PLG Company 4 Mar 2024

International collaboration reveals alarming rise in global obesity

The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet.

3 Mar 2024

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Study finds elevated sodium consumption in heart disease patients

Lancet study reveals alarming global obesity trends in 2022

Research from NY highlights pollution as a key factor in rising cancer rates among youth

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

Study illuminates untapped potential of the shrub sea buckthorn as a source of natural antioxidants

Bioengineering edible mycelium to enhance nutritional value, color, and flavor

Climate change heats up fungal threats worldwide

How is climate change influencing the spread of vector-borne diseases?

Quality time with dogs increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation

Milestone in diabetes treatment: Transgenic cow produces human insulin in milk

Study explores changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for young children

Clay Wright awarded prestigious MIRA funding for engineering common cellular signals

Δ-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol use among US teens climbs in states without regulation

Inaoside A: Novel antioxidant compound found in Laetiporus cremeiporus mushrooms

Unveiling the molecular mechanism responsible for crossover interference during meiosis

As a new Core Lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project, MGI empowers INRAE MetaGenoPolis in “Le microbiote français - Le French Gut”project to Propel Metagenomics Research

MGI Enters Strategic Partnership with Prepaire Labs to Advance Drug Discovery and Precision Medicine

Increased adherence to DASH diet related to decreased probabilities of metabolic disease conditions among adolescents, particularly overweight girls

Supply chain assessment and management, optimizing pharmaceutical supply chains

International collaboration reveals alarming rise in global obesity

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

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