In a recent review published in the journal Cell, researchers discussed recent developments in molecular nutrition. They focused on pharmaceutical and dietary interventions to manage energy balance and their interactions with the gut microbiome in humans. Furthermore, they explored emerging dietary patterns and the implications of microbiome research on nutrition. Review: Digesting the complex metabolic … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes, Researchers are investigating whether the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) influences the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Study: Adherence to a Mediterranean diet and the risk of gestational diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Image credit: Olga Gavrilova / Shutterstock.com GDM and … Read more
This is evident from a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers review existing publications to determine the role of diet in the development of acne vulgaris. To this end, the complex interaction of several factors was investigated to elucidate how diet influences biochemical markers, gene transcription related to sebaceous gland function, bacterial proliferation … Read more
In terms of proving major ecological truths, the Biosphere 2 experiments were a failure. As an illustration of what can happen when somewhat marginal science meets extreme wealth, they were fascinating. There were intense arguments on both sides of the glass. In 1994, Ed Bass, an oil dynast who had paid for the facility, threw … Read more