A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny DNA-based molecules that shut down PCSK9—a key ...
For decades, the relationship between fat and cancer has been treated as a question of quantity: Eat less fat, reduce your ...
In this Journal feature, information about a real patient is presented in stages (boldface type) to an expert clinician, who responds to the information by sharing relevant background and reasoning ...
Nutritionists and cardiologists have been touting the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for years, pointing to their anti-inflammatory and heart-protective effects. The body needs fatty acids to carry ...
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. shares plunged nearly 30% after the Phase 3 ORBIT study for UX143 did not end early, raising doubts about efficacy endpoints. The company's financials show impressive ...
A 3-gene fatty acid metabolism score (LPL, SOCS3, CNR1) predicted prognosis in CLL and correlated with immune phenotypes. A prognostic risk score based on fatty acid metabolism (FAM) gene expression ...
Very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (VLCAD), a rare inherited genetic condition, is caused by mutations in the ACADVL gene. It is associated with a disorder in fatty acid metabolism and ...