To observe how a tiny ball of identical cells on its way to becoming a mammalian embryo first attaches to an awaiting uterine wall and then develops into nervous system, heart, stomach and limbs: This has been a highly-sought grail…
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Organ-on-chip consortium receives huge grant to develop a universal standard for pharmaceutical industry
Scientists are pushing ahead building ‘organ-on-chips’, small chips with human cells, which are useful, for example, for studying cancerous metastases in the bloodstream or the development of scar tissue, or for testing the effect of drugs or food outside a…
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Administering zinc supplements to Covid-19 patients may help reduce mortality and recovery time
Administering zinc supplements to Covid-19 patients with low levels of this element may be a strategy to reduce mortality and recovery time. At the same time, it could help to prevent risk groups, like the elderly, from suffering the worst…
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New research aims to explore functions of bile acids in the gut stem cell niche
Examining gut health from a different angle, Flinders University’s Associate Professor Robyn Meech is looking at what can trigger colon cancer – and she believes bile acids may provide a significant piece of the puzzle. Image Credit: Flinders University Associate…
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Study reveals nutrients used by normal and failing hearts
A team led by scientists in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has produced a detailed picture of fuel and nutrient use by the human heart. The study, published this week in Science, was the first…
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Microalgae: an Alternative source for healthy Omega-3 fatty acids – natural healing naturopathic specialist portal
Omega-3 fatty acids from micro-algae It is scientifically proven that Omega-3 have fatty acids beneficial to human health. Fish is considered to be a particularly good source of these substances. But there are many people who consume no animal products…
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Water melon seeds: Healthy Superfood is full of vitamins and minerals – natural healing naturopathic specialist portal
Water melon seeds: Ideal for salad, cereal and Bread The water melon is the best known and probably the most popular melon in the country. You quencher is healthy, low in calories, and thanks to the high percentage of Water…
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