News articles tagged with 'lipid' (Page 2)
Adopting healthy habits in youth associated with more favourable cholesterol levels in adulthood
— 4 Jan 2011 22:20 | HealthLifestyle changes between childhood and adulthood appear associated with whether an individual will maintain, improve or develop high-risk cholesterol levels, according to a report…
New clues uncover how 'starvation hormone' works, investigators at UT Southwestern report
— 4 Jan 2011 19:50 | HealthNew findings by UT Southwestern Medical Centre researchers may solve a 17-year-old mystery about how the so-called 'starvation hormone' affects multiple biological systems, including…
Efficient phosphorus use by phytoplankton
— 18 Dec 2010 14:43 | EnvironmentRapid turnover and remodelling of lipid membranes could help phytoplankton cope with nutrient scarcity in the open ocean…
Researchers describe first functioning 'lipidome' of mouse macrophage
— 2 Dec 2010 18:25 | HealthFor the first time, scientists have described not only the identities and quantities of fat species in a living mammalian cell - in this case, a mouse macrophage or white blood cell…
Scientists discover molecular 'switch' that contributes to cellular ageing process
— 1 Dec 2010 17:37 | HealthA team of Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) scientists report finding a molecular 'switch' that can 'turn off' some cellular processes that are protective against ageing and metabolic…
Cell membranes behave like cornstarch and water
— 4 Nov 2010 14:12 | BiologyMix two parts cornstarch and one part water. Swirl your fingers in it slowly and the mixture is a smoothly flowing liquid. Punch it quickly with your fist and you meet a rubbery solid…
Peptide being tested to treat atherosclerosis inhibits ovarian cancer growth
— 2 Nov 2010 13:42 | HealthA drug in testing to treat atherosclerosis significantly inhibited growth of ovarian cancer in both human cell lines and mouse models, the first such report of a peptide being used…
Researcher find fats galore in human plasma
— 15 Oct 2010 12:54 | HealthHuman blood is famously fraught with fats; now researchers have a specific idea of just how numerous and diverse these lipids actually are. A national research team, led by scientists…
Significant weight-loss from surgery decreases risk for cardiovascular disease in women
— 17 Sep 2010 08:41 | HealthSignificant weight loss not only improves daily life of morbidly obese woman but also decreases the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, many people can not lose weight or…
Starving to avoid sleepiness, and cognitive impairments when sleep deprived
— 1 Sep 2010 09:41 | HealthAs anyone who has ever struggled to keep his or her eyes open after a big meal knows, eating can induce sleepiness. New research in fruit flies suggests that, conversely, being hungry…