Tag: Metabolomics
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Pioneering personalized medicine by deciphering depression’s complex biological web
Reframing depression through a systemic, multi-omics lens In a groundbreaking Genomic Press interview, Dr. Najaf Amin—Oxford University Associate Professor and a leading figure in molecular epidemiology—reveals how her research reshapes international understandings of depression genetics. Moving beyond traditional genome-wide association studies, she unveils a holistic approach that integrates genomics, epigenomics, metabolomics, and gut microbiome data…
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Unlocking the Sperm Metabolic Switch: A Breakthrough for Infertility Treatments and Nonhormonal Contraception
New Insights into Sperm Metabolism Signal a Path Forward for Infertility Treatments Researchers at Michigan State University, in collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Van Andel Institute, have pinpointed a molecular “switch” that energizes sperm for their final sprint to an egg. This discovery could transform infertility treatments and advance safe, nonhormonal…
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Common Food Additives May Trigger Childhood Asthma: What New Metabolomics Reveals
Overview: A Metabolomics Look at Food Additives and Childhood Asthma Researchers are increasingly examining how everyday food additives may influence childhood asthma. A recent study published in Frontiers in Immunology used metabolomics to explore the mechanisms behind the association between additives and asthma in children. The findings suggest that preservative and sweetener exposure could disrupt…
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Food Additives and Childhood Asthma: What Metabolomics Reveals
Overview: Why Food Additives Matter for Childhood Asthma Recent research using metabolomics sheds new light on how common food additives might influence the development and exacerbation of asthma in children. While additives like sweeteners, colorants, and preservatives help foods last longer and look appealing, emerging evidence suggests they can subtly alter immune and metabolic processes…
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Common Food Additives May Trigger Childhood Asthma: A Metabolomics Insight
Overview: Food additives and childhood asthma Recent research published in Frontiers in Immunology sheds new light on how common food additives might influence the development and severity of asthma in children. By using metabolomics—a broad analysis of metabolites in biological samples—the study explores how certain additives could alter immune pathways and gut-lung interactions that govern…
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Drought Resistance Mechanisms in Alfalfa Leaves Revealed by Metabolic Profiling
Introduction Drought events are increasingly severe and frequent due to global climate change, significantly impacting agricultural yields. Over 50% of crop yield reductions caused by abiotic stress can be attributed to drought. Thus, understanding the mechanisms of drought resistance in crops like alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), a vital forage grass, is crucial for enhancing their…