Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction
The metabolite cotinine may be amplifying, or contributing to, the addictive properties of nicotine, researchers report.... Read More...
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Fish are accumulating certain antidepressants, antibiotics and sun cream components
Antidepressants, such as the SSRI amitriptyline, antibiotics associated with developmental problems and sun cream components are contaminating water, and are being accumulated in fish. Exposure to the medications has effects on the molecular level to the fish. Researchers say this poses a problem as consumption of gilt-head bream is on the rise, and there could be a risk of the contaminants reaching humans via diet.... Read More...
Breast milk analyses show new opportunities for reducing risk of childhood obesity
Maternal obesity is associated with differences in breast milk composition from that of mothers with a lower BMI. The variations of the metabolites may contribute to a higher risk of childhood obesity in children whose mothers are overweight. The findings point to a potential breast milk dependent mechanism for the mother-child transmission of obesity.... Read More...
Metabolite Produced By Gut Bacteria From Pomegranates Reduces IBD
Researchers report UroA, a microbial metabolite derived from a compound found in pomegranates and berries, can reduce and protect against inflammatory bowel disease.... Read More...
Predicting Autism Risk in Pregnant Women
Researchers found that differences in the plasma metabolites are indicative of the relative risk (18.7 percent vs 1.7 percent) for having a child with ASD.... Read More...
Metabolic Blood Test Could Accelerate ASD Diagnosis
According to a new study, a new metabolic blood test can detect about 17% of children on the autism spectrum... Read More...
Link Between Gut Bacteria and Eating For Pleasure Discovered
A new study reveals a link between elevates microbiome levels of indole and hedonic eating. Researchers report those with higher levels of indole are more likely to have food addiction and overeating disorders.... Read More...
Compound Found in Green Tea and Wine May Block Formation of Toxic Metabolites
EGCG and tannic acid, polyphenols found in green tea and red wine, may help to effectively block the formation of toxic amyloid structures, researchers report. The findings may pave the way to developing new treatments for amyloid-related neurodegenerative disorders and genetic metabolic disorders.... Read More...
Success of Blood Test for Autism Affirmed
Researchers have developed a new algorithm that uses data based on metabolites in blood samples to successfully predict if a child is on the autism spectrum. ... Read More...
The Coffee Cannabis Connection
Researchers reveal drinking four to eight cups of coffee a day decreases neurotransmitters related to the endocannabinoid system. The study also reports caffeine increases metabolites in the androsteriod system.... Read More...
New Vaccine Technology Shows Promise as a Tool to Combat the Opioid Crisis
A new vaccine blocks the effects of heroin by preventing the drug from crossing the blood-brain barrier. Researchers believe the vaccine could be helpful in curbing the opioid epidemic.... Read More...
Both Obese and Anorexic Women Have Low Levels of ‘Feel Good’ Neurosteroid
Women who suffer from eating disorders from anorexia to obesity have lower levels of allopregnanolone, a progesterone metabolite previously linked to mood disorders, a new study reports.... Read More...