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Eggs safe for consumption; cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Responding to media reports and social media posts alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances such as nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) in eggs, FSSAI officials clarified that the use of nitrofurans is strictly prohibited at all stages of production of poultry and eggs under the Food Saf
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Researchers find connection between PFAS, kidney function and gut health
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to new research, the link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage could be due to dysregulation of the gut microbiota, which is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the digestive tract.
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Diet can be risk factor for colon cancer in younger adults, finds study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new Cleveland Clinic study has identified diet-derived chemicals termed metabolites as the primary drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk, particularly those associated with red and processed meat. The NPJ Precision Oncology paper studied metabolite and microbiome datasets and found
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Changes in gut microbiota during pregnancy alter immune system response: S
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
During pregnancy, a woman's immune system undergoes considerable changes, but experts still don't fully understand the underlying mechanisms. A recent study illustrates how gut bacteria may play a role.
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Changes in gut microbiome during pregnancy influence immune system respons
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a publication published in mSystems, changes in cytokine levels--immune system proteins involved in inflammation--during pregnancy may be connected to particular changes in the mother's gut microbiome as well as plasma and fecal metabolites.
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Positive metabolic effects of gastric bypass disappear quickly: Research
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A recent study from Sweden's Lund University raises concerns regarding the efficacy of gastric bypass surgery. The findings suggest that the most significant metabolic changes occurred immediately following surgery. A year following the procedure, the concentration of metabolites and fats ha
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Researchers more insight into Parkinson’s disease treatment
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A new method by which parkin gene mutations cause family types of Parkinson's disease has been discovered by Northwestern Medicine researchers. According to researchers in a recent study, the discovery provides a fresh approach to Parkinson's treatment.
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Understanding metabolites that drive mammalian eye development
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a new Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications, aerobic glycolysis, the process by which cells convert glucose into lactate, is essential for mammalian eye development.
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Study illustrates how cells choose DNA repair methods
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
DNA is usually regarded as the blueprint for life and is essential for an organism to perform biological tasks. A range of factors, including radical metabolites, radiation, and other hazardous substances, can cause DNA damage. Because DNA is a two-stranded molecule, it can be damaged on eit
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Study reveals how cells select DNA damage repair pathways
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
DNA is widely recognized as the blueprint for life, and it is required for an organism to assist biological functions. DNA may be damaged by a variety of circumstances, including radical metabolites, radiation, and some toxic compounds. Because DNA is a two-stranded molecule, any one or both
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Blood of elite cyclists holds clues to treating, preventing chronic diseas
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to a recent study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, looking at metabolites in the blood of great cyclists can help treat and prevent chronic diseases.
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Eating mixed tree nuts helps reduce cardiovascular risk: Research
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In a paper published online this week in the journal, Nutrients, researchers found that consuming mixed tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) had a positive effect on the metabolism of the essential amino acid, tryptophan,
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