Metabolomics News and Research

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Exercise during pregnancy shown to restore metabolic health

A new study has shown that exercise can restore key tissues and reduce the risk of metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes.

2 Sep 2019

Researchers discover unique biological marker for rare autoimmune disease

University of Alberta researchers have identified a unique biological marker that can be used to identify the presence of the rare autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis, predict the course of the disease and identify new, personalized treatments.

29 Aug 2019

Lactic acid bacteria and gut bacteria contribute to health benefits of rye, study shows

Eating rye comes with a variety of health benefits. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland now shows that both lactic acid bacteria and gut bacteria contribute to the health benefits of rye.

5 Aug 2019

Study finds much higher levels of ugly cholesterol in blood than earlier thought

The amount of remnant particle cholesterol in the blood, the so-called ugly cholesterol, is much higher than previously believed.

2 Aug 2019

Liver function may be important in Alzheimer’s disease risk

A new study shows a strong link between altered liver function and the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This correlates with recent data on the role played by diseases affecting the systemic metabolism, such as diabetes and high blood cholesterol, in disruptions of brain function as in AD.

31 Jul 2019

Research uncovers novel connections between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease

New research from the Alzheimer's Disease Metabolomics Consortium and Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative has uncovered novel connections between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease, paving a new path toward a systems level view of Alzheimer's relevant for early detection and ultimately for prevention.

31 Jul 2019

Non-invasive diagnostic method could aid in early detection, monitoring of bladder cancer

This non-invasive diagnostic method could help detect the disease in its earliest stages with a small urine sample.

19 Jul 2019

MGH researchers identify potential markers of lung cancer

By examining both blood samples and tumor tissues from patients with non-small-cell lung cancer, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital have identified markers that can distinguish between major subtypes of lung cancer and can accurately identify lung cancer stage.

16 Jul 2019

Liver fat biomarker levels linked with metabolic health benefits of exercise, study finds

While genetics and other factors like age and sex contribute to each individual's response to exercise, little is known about the biological mechanisms by which physical activity brings about beneficial changes to the body.

11 Jul 2019

Machine learning model accurately classifies the stages of bladder cancer

The invasive and expensive diagnosis process of bladder cancer, which is one of the most common and aggressive cancers in the United States, may be soon helped by a novel non-invasive diagnostic method thanks to advances in machine learning research at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, Moores Cancer Center, and CureMatch Incorporated.

3 Jul 2019

Bruker announces novel phenomics solutions at Metabolomics 2019

At Metabolomics 2019, Bruker highlights innovative MS and NMR systems, and novel high-value solutions for molecular phenomics and clinical metabolomics.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 26 Jun 2019

Metabolomics may be key to identifying diabetes-related kidney disease

Metabolomics, the study of small molecules the body produces during metabolism (metabolites) may be a future key to identifying diabetes-related kidney disease.

24 Jun 2019

Eating fatty fish free of environmental pollutants could reduce type 2 diabetes risk

If the fatty fish we eat were free of environmental pollutants, it would reduce our risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

19 Jun 2019

Highlights and key takeaways from the 2019 Boston Bacterial Meeting (BBM)

Missed out on the 2019 Boston Bacterial Meeting (BBM)? Read our round-up of the key takeaways, areas of discussion, speakers and more.

19 Jun 2019

Metabolic engineering of cannabinoids – are we there yet?

There has recently been a surge in research into the biosynthetic pathways of cannabinoids and the potential for commercialized metabolic engineering.

19 Jun 2019

Bruker launches timsTOF fleX with ESI/MALDI capability for SpatialOMx at ASMS 2019

Bruker Daltonics has launched a novel timsTOF fleX mass spectrometer which combines ESI/MALDI capability for SpatialOMx on a single instrument.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 10 Jun 2019

Study reveals how air pollution affects the human body at the metabolite level

A new University at Buffalo study based on levels before, during and after the Beijing Olympics reveals how air pollution affects the human body at the level of metabolites.

30 May 2019

Doctoral thesis focuses on the role of oxidative stress in Wolfram syndrome and hypothermia

In the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tartu, the first animal testings were conducted using antioxidant peptides designed and synthesized by scientists in Tartu, which may reduce oxidative stress.

29 May 2019

Study finds new evidence that it is unnecessary to fast before complete cholesterol test

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that it is unnecessary for most patients to fast before having bloodwork done to measure lipid levels to determine risk of future cardiovascular events.

28 May 2019

Epigenetic research provides new approaches to cancer combination therapies

Epigenetic processes enable cells to respond to changes in their environment by regulating the activity of their genes.

28 May 2019

Metabolomics News and Research

Latest Metabolomics News and Research

Exercise during pregnancy shown to restore metabolic health

Researchers discover unique biological marker for rare autoimmune disease

Lactic acid bacteria and gut bacteria contribute to health benefits of rye, study shows

Study finds much higher levels of ugly cholesterol in blood than earlier thought

Liver function may be important in Alzheimer’s disease risk

Research uncovers novel connections between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease

Non-invasive diagnostic method could aid in early detection, monitoring of bladder cancer

MGH researchers identify potential markers of lung cancer

Liver fat biomarker levels linked with metabolic health benefits of exercise, study finds

Machine learning model accurately classifies the stages of bladder cancer

Bruker announces novel phenomics solutions at Metabolomics 2019

Metabolomics may be key to identifying diabetes-related kidney disease

Eating fatty fish free of environmental pollutants could reduce type 2 diabetes risk

Highlights and key takeaways from the 2019 Boston Bacterial Meeting (BBM)

Metabolic engineering of cannabinoids – are we there yet?

Bruker launches timsTOF fleX with ESI/MALDI capability for SpatialOMx at ASMS 2019

Study reveals how air pollution affects the human body at the metabolite level

Doctoral thesis focuses on the role of oxidative stress in Wolfram syndrome and hypothermia

Study finds new evidence that it is unnecessary to fast before complete cholesterol test

Epigenetic research provides new approaches to cancer combination therapies

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