News tagged with long chain fatty acids

E. coli metabolism reversed for speedy production of fuels, chemicals

In a biotechnological tour de force, Rice University engineering researchers this week unveiled a new method for rapidly converting simple glucose into biofuels and petrochemical substitutes. In a paper published ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Aug 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 13 | with audio podcast

Fish oil supplements provide no benefit to brain power

The largest ever trial of fish oil supplements has found no evidence that they offer benefits for cognitive function in older people.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 21, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (8) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

Large epidemiologic study supports brain power of fish in older people

Experts estimate that over 24 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, and many of these people live in low- and middle-income countries. Recently, there has been growing interest in whether dietary factors, particularly ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 17, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0