Marine microorganisms have emerged as promising biological factories for the synthesis of valuable fatty acids, notably polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and ...

Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a recent study shows. Genetic background has an effect on the ...

A recent study reveals a new dimension to the role of FA biosynthesis in plants by providing a direct link to the plant defense mechanism. That healthy salad you ate for lunch contains fatty acids -- ...

Fatty acid metabolism, particularly the conversion of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) into bioactive lipids, plays a critical role in cardiovascular health. Genetic variants in the fatty acid ...

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New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified fatty acids that selectively induce death in ...

In a recent study published in the Nutrients journal, researchers explored the impact of omega 3 (ω-3) and omega 6 (ω-6) fatty acids (FAs) on glucose metabolism. Study: The Effects of Omega 3 and ...

In a recent article published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, researchers investigate the clinical relevance of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) in the underlying neuropathology ...