News tagged with blood lipid
Quantum dots provide quantitative profile of pancreatic cancer biomarkers on single cells
(Phys.org) -- With the aid of a novel set of lipid-coated, targeted quantum dots, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a method for quantifying multiple specific biomarkers on the surfaces of individual ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Apr 06, 2012 |
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Researchers identify lipid profile characteristic of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
(PhysOrg.com) -- A journal article showcasing results of lipidomics analyses for identifying novel biomarkers of diabetes conducted at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory was selected as "Editor's Choice" ...
Dec 30, 2011 |
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Changing views about saturated fat and cardiovascular disease
For generations, the consumption of dairy products has been positively associated with the health and wellness of families and communities. Nevertheless, the recent shift in dietary trends has focused on "what not to eat" ...
Feb 10, 2011 |
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Adopting healthy habits in youth associated with more favorable cholesterol levels in adulthood
Lifestyle changes between childhood and adulthood appear associated with whether an individual will maintain, improve or develop high-risk cholesterol levels, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Pediatrics & ...
Jan 03, 2011 |
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Invention could improve cancer drug delivery, lessen harmful effects of chemotherapy
(PhysOrg.com) -- An invention by University of Arizona researchers may provide a way to deliver chemotherapeutic drugs to cancer tissues in controlled doses without harming healthy body cells.
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Dec 20, 2010 |
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High levels of 'good' cholesterol may be associated with lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as "good" cholesterol, appear to be associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease in older adults, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Dec 13, 2010 |
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New microscopy tracks molecules in live tissue at video rate
A novel type of biomedical imaging, made possible by new advances in microscopy from scientists at Harvard University, is so fast and sensitive it can capture "video" of blood cells squeezing through capillaries.
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Dec 02, 2010 |
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'At-TRIB(1)-uting' a gene a new function in the liver
Specific, relatively uncommon variations at a region of human chromosome 8 have recently been linked to fat (lipid) levels in the blood that decrease an individual's risk of atherosclerosis (a disease of the major arterial ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 15, 2010 |
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New pathway regulates immune balance and offers promising drug development target
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have identified a new pathway that helps control the immune balance through reciprocal regulation of specialized T lymphocytes, which play very different inflammatory roles.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Sep 20, 2010 |
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Scientists find gene for high cholesterol in blood
Scientists at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) in San Antonio have found a gene that causes high levels of bad cholesterol to accumulate in the blood as a result of a high-cholesterol diet.
Sep 15, 2010 |
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Where the fat's at: Scientists create novel map of lipid locations in a single cell
In real estate, location is everything. The same might be said of lipids - those crucial cellular fats and oils that serve as building blocks for cells and as key energy sources for the body.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Aug 25, 2010 |
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Discovery points to new approach for diabetes therapy
Nutrition experts at Oregon State University have essentially "cured" laboratory mice of mild, diet-induced diabetes by stimulating the production of a particular enzyme.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jul 12, 2010 |
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Eating nuts associated with improvements in cholesterol levels
Consuming more nuts appears to be associated with improvements in blood cholesterol levels, according to a pooled analysis of data from 25 trials reported in the May 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
May 10, 2010 |
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New microscopy technique reveals mechanics of blood cell membranes
Thanks to an interdisciplinary team of researchers, scientists now have a more complete understanding of one of the human body's most vital structures: the red blood cell.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 28, 2010 |
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The shell makes the difference
(PhysOrg.com) -- Contrast echography is a commonly used medical imaging technique that is used to show up abnormal blood circulation in organs and tumours. The method makes use of ultrasound and a contrast ...
Apr 12, 2010 |
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