A substance derived from omega—3 fatty acid, which is found in Far Eastern sardines, reduces neuroinflammation and promotes ...

To be effective, lipids must be transported from where they are produced to where they are needed. Unlike proteins, they do not like water and therefore cannot move freely in the aqueous environment ...

In addition to providing energy, lipids are also essential building blocks of our cell membranes. However, despite their importance, they remain poorly understood. A team from the University of Geneva ...

The steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) regulates acute steroidogenesis in the adrenal cortex and gonads by promoting the translocation of cholesterol to the mitochondrial inner membrane ...

For decades, Parkinson’s disease has been diagnosed only after unmistakable symptoms such as tremor, stiffness, and slowed ...

New research could allow health care providers to identify and treat patients at risk for rheumatoid arthritis before the ...

These findings — from a blood test to improvements in drug delivery — may lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the ...

Cancer is transported from one organ to another by invisible bubbles. Understanding these microscopic messengers could change ...

A bitter taste has always been considered a warning signal, devoted to protecting us from ingesting potentially harmful ...

For decades, high cholesterol has meant a lifetime of daily pills, repeat blood tests and constant reminders that the biggest ...

Researchers have demonstrated that liposomes target tumours more effectively and reduce side effects, while others have ...