Saturated fatty acid levels unexpectedly rise in the brain during memory formation, according to research, opening a new avenue of investigation into how memories are made.

Palmitic acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid (LCFA), a term for fatty acids containing 13 to 21 carbons. Palmitic acid contains 16 carbons. This acid is found in most fats and oils, such as ...

(A) This is the structure of stearic acid, an 18-carbon saturated fatty acid. The normal numbering system, starting with the carboxylic acid, is shown in blue. The carbons and oxygens of the ...

Tridecanoic acid (C13) is a rare, odd-chain saturated fatty acid produced mainly by gut and rumen microbes, entering ...

It appears that the cell membrane is the only structure in the cell that can differentiate between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids so the researchers looked for membrane-associated protein ...

Palmitic acid, formally hexadecenoic acid, is a long-chain saturated fatty acid. It exists in nature primarily as a triglyceride and other esters. The most common natural fatty acid, it is abundant in ...

Butyric acid is a fatty acid that's created when bacteria in your gut break down dietary fiber. It's also found in lower amounts in some foods. Research suggests it may benefit your digestive health.

Emerging evidence suggests that while saturated fat is considered unhealthy, a specific type in butter and dairy may lower risk of chronic illnesses.

Individual foods are defined by the major type of fatty acid they contain. So olive oil is tagged “monounsaturated” although 16% of its fatty acids are saturated and 9% are polyunsaturated.

Saturated fatty acid levels unexpectedly rise in the brain during memory formation, according to University of Queensland researchers.