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ER-Stressed Fat Cells Influence Liver Function Through Lipid Signaling

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the portion of the cell responsible for manufacturing and folding proteins. Proteins are essential for a wide range of cellular functions-as enzymes, transporters, hormones, antibodies, receptors, and more.

2 Apr 2025

Researchers Discover Genetic Markers for PFAS-Induced Neurotoxicity

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their "forever chemical" moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human brain.

7 Jan 2025

Understanding the Genetic Basis of Tea Aroma with Lipidomics and Hormone Profiling

The journey from tea leaf to infusion is a complex one, with a multitude of factors influencing the final taste and aroma.

28 May 2024

Dr. Bartek Rajwa of Purdue University Named Editor-in-Chief of “Cytometry Part A” Journal by the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry

The International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Bartek Rajwa as the new Editor-in-Chief of “Cytometry Part A – the Journal of Quantitative Cell Science.”

10 Feb 2024

Study Unveils Dual Role of 7-DHC in Ferroptosis and Cancer Cell Survival

Cell death is fundamental to life and, thus, healthy aging. In the realm of cellular biology, ferroptosis (a form of programmed cell death) has emerged not only as a focal point of research for its potential in eliminating cancer cells, but also its role in a plethora of other diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, eye diseases such as Retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, as well as ischemia, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, acute kidney injury and inflammation.

2 Feb 2024

Researchers use lipid profiling to determine risk for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases

According to a new study, simultaneous measurement of dozens of types of fats in the blood known as “lipidomics”, can predict the risk of type 2 diabetes.

7 Mar 2022

Study identifies variants and genes linked to alcohol consumption

Scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai published the first of its kind research in the field of addiction genetics employing a multi-omics method to offer a huge list of causal candidate genes linked with alcohol consumption and alcohol use disorder (AUD).

24 Aug 2021

Lipidomics study reveals schizophrenic patients’ resistance to antipsychotic drugs

Scientists discovered 22 lipids in the blood plasma of schizophrenia patients that were linked to slower symptom improvement over time.

8 Jul 2021

New method to repartition carbon resources from carbohydrates to lipids in microalgae

A cross-institutional study has led to a new method for the repartition of carbon resources in microalgae from carbohydrates to lipids. It is anticipated that this process will be used to produce biofuel.

7 May 2021

Study may help identify women at risk of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy

Researchers have discovered that lipid metabolism is disrupted after childbirth in women suffering from gestational diabetes, who subsequently develop type 2 diabetes.

From University of Toronto 6 Aug 2020

Nanobowl-stabilized liposomes are less leaky than regular liposomes

For many years, researchers have analyzed the use of liposomes, which are hollow spheres composed of lipid bilayers, to transmit chemotherapy drugs to tumor cells.

22 May 2020

Determining The Quantity And Location Of Lipids In The Brain

Researchers have developed a new technique that can determine the specific molecular form, location, and the number of lipids in samples of rat brain tissue.

22 May 2020

Chemicals Often Found In Consumer Products Could Lead To Obesity And Fatty Liver Diseases

Chemical compounds found in many consumer products could be major contributors to the onset of lipid-related diseases, such as obesity according to a study.

22 May 2020

New technique can determine the location and quantity of lipids in the brain

A research team has devised a unique method that can establish the amount, location, and specific molecular form of lipids in rat brain tissue samples.

21 May 2020

New algorithm links large-scale membrane changes to molecular level simulations

Researchers have devised a new technique that integrates different levels of resolution in a computer simulation of biological membranes.

11 May 2020

Lipid metabolism enzyme regulates brain stem cell activity

Neural stem cells play a major role in the early development of the brain and they also continue to remain active throughout the lifetime.

11 May 2020

A groundbreaking tool for efficient lipid analysis

Scientists are increasingly aiming to leverage the various functions of lipids in human bodies, for example, in blood coagulation or as blood fats, to better interpret and predict a host of diseases.

29 Apr 2020

Chemical tools can regulate lipid concentration in living cells

Lipids have several crucial functions in the human body: They serve as messengers, which mediate the growth of cells and regulate the release of hormones.

20 Apr 2020

Applying integrated lipidomics and proteomics in multiple myeloma reveals potential disease pathways

A team of Australian researchers has confirmed the feasibility and potential of applying integrated lipidomics and proteomics to malignant plasma cells from myeloma patients.

13 Feb 2020

Clinical lipidomics in understanding of lung cancer: Opportunity and challenge

A team of scientists has recently outlined the need to develop and standardize lipidomic measurements and baseline figures.

11 Feb 2020

Lipidomics News and Research

ER-Stressed Fat Cells Influence Liver Function Through Lipid Signaling

Researchers Discover Genetic Markers for PFAS-Induced Neurotoxicity

Understanding the Genetic Basis of Tea Aroma with Lipidomics and Hormone Profiling

Dr. Bartek Rajwa of Purdue University Named Editor-in-Chief of “Cytometry Part A” Journal by the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry

Study Unveils Dual Role of 7-DHC in Ferroptosis and Cancer Cell Survival

Researchers use lipid profiling to determine risk for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases

Study identifies variants and genes linked to alcohol consumption

Lipidomics study reveals schizophrenic patients’ resistance to antipsychotic drugs

New method to repartition carbon resources from carbohydrates to lipids in microalgae

Study may help identify women at risk of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy

Nanobowl-stabilized liposomes are less leaky than regular liposomes

Determining The Quantity And Location Of Lipids In The Brain

Chemicals Often Found In Consumer Products Could Lead To Obesity And Fatty Liver Diseases

New technique can determine the location and quantity of lipids in the brain

New algorithm links large-scale membrane changes to molecular level simulations

Lipid metabolism enzyme regulates brain stem cell activity

A groundbreaking tool for efficient lipid analysis

Chemical tools can regulate lipid concentration in living cells

Applying integrated lipidomics and proteomics in multiple myeloma reveals potential disease pathways

Clinical lipidomics in understanding of lung cancer: Opportunity and challenge

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