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A new study examined possible genetic engineering approaches that could be utilized to tailor the metabolic processes of yeasts, bacteria, and thraustochytrids to optimize the synthesis of squalene.

Pregnant women who had a higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet had a lower risk for preeclampsia, according to the results of a new study.

The relation is relatively modest but strongly argues for increased testing of Lp(a) and adding atrial fibrillation as a secondary outcome to ongoing trials, experts say.

NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global mannosylerythritol lipids (MEL) market is anticipated to reach a value of US$ 3,823.0 Th by the end of 2032. Demand for mannosylerythritol

Higher plasma levels of the sphingolipid ceramide-16 appeared to possibly link with an increased rate of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events in people with type 2 diabetes.

Researchers demonstrate that avasimibe-mediated inhibition of ACAT blocks the entry and fusion of SARS-CoV-2 in different cell types.

Reducing A1c, BMI, systolic blood pressure, and LDL cholesterol can prolong life expectancy to varying degrees in people with type 2 diabetes.

The benefits of aspirin use for the prevention of ASCVD have been questioned in light of data showing neutral outcomes in low-risk patients and concerns about increased bleeding risk and death in older adults.

A small randomized study found promising effects of the once-daily supplement in reducing diastolic blood pressure, especially in men.

How does a cell "decide" what type of cell to become? The question of "cell fate" has been explored for decades now, especially in the context of stem cell biology, but there are still gaps in our understanding.