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Metabolism is the means by which the body derives energy and synthesizes the other molecules it needs from the fats, carbohydrates and proteins we eat as food, by enzymatic reactions helped by minerals and vitamins.

Vegan diet leads to poorer bone health, shows study

The vegan diet is on-trend. How this type of diet affects health is the subject of scientific studies. In a new study from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), the bone health of 36 vegans, as well as 36 people following a mixed-food diet, was determined with an ultrasound measurement of the heel bone.

5 Mar 2021

New study on plant metabolism can help produce more food for increasing population

A new study has demonstrated how plants exploit their metabolism to identify time and know when to develop.

2 Mar 2021

Novel agonistic effect of polyphenol compound could treat amyloidosis, other metabolic disorders

Reportedly, Curcumin has several physiological activities, which include anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation, anti-amyloid, and anti-cancer properties.

1 Mar 2021

Scientists map previously unknown metabolic pathways to produce memory T cell

Immunologists have plotted a previously unfamiliar biological pathway through which the immune system produces T cells that destroy viruses.

26 Feb 2021

Study reveals new functions of ENDOU enzymes

The majority of organisms feature the series of ENDOU enzymes, but despite this fact, the functions of these enzymes have not been properly understood.

25 Feb 2021

Mycorrhizal fungi can control the emission of N2O from agricultural soil

One of the most significant greenhouse gases that cause global warming is nitrous oxide (N2O).

24 Feb 2021

Compounds from marine-derived fungus may protect cells from paraquat

Biologically active compounds from the marine fungus Penicillium dimorphosporum protect cells from paraquat, the highly toxic herbicide with no remedy, and might enhance the action of some drugs.

24 Feb 2021

Fungal hybridization confers greater adaptive potential in Verticillium longisporum

Several plant pathogens belong to the genus Verticillium and affect many different plant hosts.

24 Feb 2021

New research on mitochondrial function can play significant part in serious disease

Disorders of the cells' energy supply can cause a number of serious diseases, but also seem to be connected to aging.

22 Feb 2021

Study reveals distinct gut microbiome signature associated with healthy aging, longevity

The gut microbiome is considered an essential part of the body, but its significance in the human aging process is still vague.

22 Feb 2021

Cryogenic electron microscopy reveals shape of glutamate transporters involved in neurological diseases

An international research team has uncovered the shape of the glutamate transporter and helps explain how the human brain cells interact with each other.

18 Feb 2021

Study shows link between metabolic and cell division mechanisms

Several biological processes are subject to rhythmic variations. Popular examples of this include the supposed circadian rhythm.

17 Feb 2021

Antioxidant in green tea may lead to new anti-cancer drugs

Green tea contains an antioxidant that may boost the concentrations of p53, called the “guardian of the genome,” for its potential to kill cancerous cells.

15 Feb 2021

Researchers use unique methods to map the mechanism behind cellular communication

A better understanding of cellular interactions is crucial to interpret several biological diseases and systems.

15 Feb 2021

New biosensors can monitor sugar levels of trees in real time

Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have developed biosensors that make it possible to monitor sugar levels in real time deep in the plant tissues - something that has previously been impossible.

12 Feb 2021

Tiny population of neurons may play a significant role in depression

A tiny population of neurons known to be important to appetite appear to also have a significant role in depression that results from unpredictable, chronic stress, scientists say.

12 Feb 2021

Study may lead to alternative treatment for potentially addictive opioid pain killers

When two naturally occurring lipids are altered using a process called epoxidation, they are transformed into powerful agents that target numerous cannabinoid receptors in neurons, disrupting pathways that promote inflammation and pain.

11 Feb 2021

New technique reveals natural structure of large enzyme complex

A new technique has revealed the natural structure of specifically massive and complex enzymes.

11 Feb 2021

Adequate calcium, vitamin D intake should be ensured when adopting an increasingly plant-based diet

In a study conducted at the University of Helsinki, Finland, 136 adults adhered to one of three study diets for 12 weeks. One of them corresponded to the average Finnish diet, containing roughly 70% animal-derived protein of total protein, while most of the plant-based protein originated from cereal products.

11 Feb 2021

New therapeutic approach to restore the effectiveness of immune cells

Prompted by the need to improve conventional treatments for people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1), a team from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) has identified a therapeutic approach to restore the effectiveness of immune cells.

10 Feb 2021

Metabolism News and Research

Vegan diet leads to poorer bone health, shows study

New study on plant metabolism can help produce more food for increasing population

Novel agonistic effect of polyphenol compound could treat amyloidosis, other metabolic disorders

Scientists map previously unknown metabolic pathways to produce memory T cell

Study reveals new functions of ENDOU enzymes

Mycorrhizal fungi can control the emission of N2O from agricultural soil

Compounds from marine-derived fungus may protect cells from paraquat

Fungal hybridization confers greater adaptive potential in Verticillium longisporum

New research on mitochondrial function can play significant part in serious disease

Study reveals distinct gut microbiome signature associated with healthy aging, longevity

Cryogenic electron microscopy reveals shape of glutamate transporters involved in neurological diseases

Study shows link between metabolic and cell division mechanisms

Antioxidant in green tea may lead to new anti-cancer drugs

Researchers use unique methods to map the mechanism behind cellular communication

New biosensors can monitor sugar levels of trees in real time

Tiny population of neurons may play a significant role in depression

Study may lead to alternative treatment for potentially addictive opioid pain killers

New technique reveals natural structure of large enzyme complex

Adequate calcium, vitamin D intake should be ensured when adopting an increasingly plant-based diet

New therapeutic approach to restore the effectiveness of immune cells

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