A study by Van Andel Institute scientists suggests that restricting cancer cells' access to fat may enhance the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments.
Cancer cells rarely begin stealthily. Quite the contrary, they alert the immune system to their presence by displaying chemical red flags on their membranes. When detected, the body's defences can swoop in and destroy renegade cells before they can do significant damage. Lipids, fatty molecu
Sleep apnea, which causes periodic, brief disruptions in breathing while sleeping, can disrupt blood lipid control, a major factor in the development of cardiovascular disease. A University of Ottawa research team discovered that the effect of sleep apnea on blood lipid metabolism varies by
Fat metabolism in our bodies is critical for energy generation. A team of researchers from the University of Basel in Switzerland uncovered a molecular switch that controls lipid metabolism in human cells. This switch regulates lipid storage or conversion into energy.