Who never entertained the thought of eternal life, right? While we´re not quite there yet, increasing evidence is pointing to a rigorous dietary regimen called calorie restriction, which could possibly prolong our live spans by half.
10 Nov20160
16 Jun20160
A Gene That Protects People from Obesity
A growing global epidemic of obesity and its related health complications such as type 2 diabetes is the reason why scientists are focusing on finding genes that increase the risk of developing obesity in the last decade. A breakthrough was finally made with discovery of the gene for ‘leanness’.
24 Mar20160
Metabolic Mojo of Cancer Cell Proliferation
Metabolic studies investigating the mechanics of cancer cell proliferation have been critical to understanding resource allocation driving tumorigenesis. Generally, proliferating cells eschew efficient energy production in favour of metabolic pathways that generate the essential macromolecular building blocks necessary to grow in size and number, classically termed the Warburg effect.
24 Sep20150
Molecular Gastronomy – The Food Science
When the art of selecting, preparing, serving and enjoying good food becomes the science of doing so.
10 Sep20150
Coffee Science – Are 3 Cups of Coffee a Day Bad for Your Health?
Many researchers like coffee for the caffeine-attributed energy boost that awakens their mind in the morning or in the afternoon after several hours of lab work or vigorous brainstorming. Other just crave for its distinctive bitter aroma that they learned to like.
03 Sep20150
INTERVIEW: Because Diabetes Matters – A New Way to Trace Sugar in Your Meal
Meet Luka Zupančič, inventor of Easycarb
09 Jun20150
The Riddle of Swiss Cheese Holes Solved
The formation of holes in cheese has interested scientists for long time.
08 Mar20150
“Horsegate” Scandal – PCR Helps You Meet Your Meat Identity Crisis
The scandal has led to the human community in the EU benefiting from the better labeling of foods!