lipids
Cells Flip Lipids To Bend Their Membranes
Researchers have demonstrated that enzymes responsible for flipping lipids in the cell membrane play a role in the transport of external molecules into cells.
How Lipids Prevent Dry Eyes
Scientists in Japan have discovered that an enzyme responsible for the elongation of fatty acid chains is necessary for keeping the eyes moist and free from infections.
Artificial Cells Toughened Up With DNA
Using DNA as an artificial cytoskeleton, scientists in Japan have made liposomes stronger and more stable.
Fatty Acid Balance During Pregnancy Affects Offspring’s Brain
Fish, an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, have been found to have a beneficial effect on fetal brain formation within the womb.
Lipids Guide Pain Neurons Into Spinal Cord
Pain-sensing neurons are guided to their rightful place by lipids secreted by supporting cells in the spinal cord.
How Chloroplast Size & Number Is Controlled
Scientists have identified a lipid which negatively regulates the rate of chloroplast division in the model plant Arabidopsis.
Targeting Parasite Fats In The Fight Against Malaria
Exploiting the differences between how male and female parasites put on fat could be one way to tackle drug-resistant malaria, scientists say.
Telling ‘Good Fat’ Apart From ‘Bad Fat’
Scientists have discovered a faster way of telling high-quality fat cells apart from those that are low-quality and bad for health.
