Bacteria control the homeostasis of membrane lipid biophysical properties by altering the chain length of fatty acids, as well as the ratio of saturated:unsaturated fatty acids.

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

Reactions that alter organic scaffolds by a single atom are already proving useful, but time will tell if they’ll ...

Nutrition Eating this fatty snack every day can help you sleep better — scientists were surprised By Diana Bruk Published June 15, 2025, 2:19 p.m. ET ...

BackgroundPrior studies suggest that circulating fatty acids may influence the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), but little is known about the associations of circulating saturated fatty acids with ...

Lactate plays a central role in controlling the utilization of energy substrates and the selection of metabolic pathways. This review aims to determine how lactate participates in energy supply and ...

CT scans and MRIs both capture images within your body. CT scans provide pictures of tissues, organs, and skeletal structure, while MRIs are more detailed and can show abnormal tissue.

In a 2002 American Heart Association scientific statement, the omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were recommended (at a dose of 2–4 g/d) for ...

Your skin barrier is your body’s frontline defense against harmful toxins that could penetrate your skin. Protecting your skin barrier is important. Learn more.

Fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH), an intracellular serine hydrolase enzyme, participates in the deactivation of fatty acid ethanolamides such as the endogenous cannabinoid anandamide, the intestinal ...

Total Fatty Acids vs. Crude Fat in Feed Analysis Fats in rations are an important component of any ration. They serve as an energy source for maintenance, milk production, body weight gain and ...