Dietary guidelines advisory committee reinforces need for increased choline intake Vulnerable populations, including infants, toddlers, pregnant and lactating women, are at greatest risk for choline deficiency FOODMINDS LLC NEW HAMPTON, N.Y., July 20, 2020 — On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC or Committee) – a group comprised of 20 nationally...
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Blood cell mutations linked to leukemias are inevitable as we age
by RIKEN A new study by researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Science in Japan reports differences in blood cell mutations between Japanese and European populations. The study found that these pre-clinical mutations were strongly associated with different types of cancers and can explain why Europeans have higher rates of chronic lymphocytic leukemia,...
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How targeting killer T cells in the lungs could lead to immunity against respiratory viruses
by Salk Institute A significant site of damage during COVID-19 infection is the lungs. Understanding how the lungs’ immune cells are responding to viral infections could help scientists develop a vaccine. Now, a team of researchers led by Salk Professor Susan Kaech has discovered that the cellsresponsible for long-term immunity in the lungs can be...
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Researchers find new insights linking cell division to cancer
by Huntsman Cancer Institute To visualize LEM2’s role in mitosis, the Ullman Lab used colored fluorescent markers to label the different components: LEM2, the fibers, and the DNA. Credit: Huntsman Cancer Institute To replace aging and worn cells, the body primarily uses a process called mitosis, in which one cell divides into two. When a...
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Turning On the ‘Off Switch’ in Cancer Cells
Scientists have identified the binding pocket for molecules that can stabilize a key braking mechanism in cancer — opening the door to the development of drugs that target it. A team of scientists led by the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified the binding site where drug compounds...
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FDA: biotin supplements could affect results of medical tests
Biotin supplements can interfere with the results of some critical lab tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday. The FDA is particularly concerned about biotin interference causing a falsely low result for troponin. The agency said in a statement that it continues to receive reports of cases in which biotin interference caused falsely...