Objectives In systemic sclerosis (SSc), gastrointestinal involvement is one of the earliest events. We compared the gut microbiota (GM), its short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and host-derived free fatty ...

Tranexamic acid may lighten dark skin patches due to melasma and other skin conditions. Learn about the benefits, risks, and ...

Tridecanoic acid (C13) is a rare, odd-chain saturated fatty acid produced mainly by gut and rumen microbes, entering ...

A novel evolutionary technique, designed to select E. coli strains capable of more efficiently metabolizing acetate—a ...

A compound best known for giving almonds and apricots their aroma may be the key to defeating hard-to-kill cancer cells. Japanese researchers found that benzaldehyde can stop the shape-shifting ...

We outline what pentadecanoic acid is, how it benefits the body, and my personal experience trying it as a dietary supplement ...

Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 that's often added to fortified foods and used in supplements. Learn about its benefits and sources, your risk of deficiency, and more.

A team of researchers is tapping into the ocean’s vast body of free-floating environmental DNA to catch blooms before they ...

During therapy, some cancer cells evolve to escape elimination. Newer anticancer drugs that can overcome this resistance are necessary. Now, researchers from Japan demonstrate that aromatic ...

Aqueous acids have a pH of less than 7, where an acid of lower pH is typically stronger, and turn blue litmus paper red. Chemicals or substances having the property of an acid are said to be acidic.

DEAR ERIC: My husband who used to be active and social, has fallen into a funk. This has been going on for some time. He just sits all day and watches TV or is on his computer. I believe him to ...

2. Support the immune system Immune cells (lymphocytes, macrophages) also use glutamine as fuel. In times of physical stress (illness, surgery, intensive training), our needs increase.