News tagged with estrogen metabolism

Liver, dietary proteins key in fertility

When you think about organs with an important role in reproduction, the liver most likely doesn't spring to mind. But a new report in the February issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, shows that estrogen recept ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Feb 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pregnancy problems could be from antibacterial agent

A chemical found in everything from antibacterial soaps and lotions to socks and toothpaste may disrupt an enzyme that plays an important role in pregnancy, University of Florida researchers say.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 05, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Smoke exposure alters gene expression and estrogen metabolism in the lungs of mice

Lung cancer rates are increasing substantially in women, particularly in non-smoking women, with no known reason for the increase. Now researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center may have uncovered a critical piece in the puzzle.

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Apr 19, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0