Researchers have developed a technology, FALCON, to analyze the effects of free fatty acids in any cell type, and found type 2 diabetes genes that may further boost diabetes risk when cells are in a ...

Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice ...

Fatty acids are the molecular building blocks that form the lipids essential for life. While some lipids form cell membranes, others are present naturally as triglycerides in body fat and the waxes on ...

Edible oils are key nutrients for general health in our daily diet. To determine the quality of these important oils, there are various parameters, such as iodine value, free fatty acids (FFA), ...

While C13 fatty acid remains elusive in human plasma, new findings reveal its microbial origins, unique metabolic pathways, and potential as a biomarker for understanding how diet and the gut ...

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are an important class of biologically active substances produced in the gut, specifically by the action of gut bacteria on plant-derived foods containing fiber that is ...

A significant new study—the first of its kind—shows that the nutrients found in walnuts, seeds, and certain types of seafood can reduce inflammation and improve declining lung function. Salmon is one ...

A new review reveals how chronic overconsumption of fructose, especially from soft drinks and ultra-processed foods, can quietly damage your liver. Diet and lifestyle change still remain the most ...