The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

Sterol regulatory element-binding proteins (SREBPs) play a crucial role in lipid biosynthesis. In a recent study, researchers identified a novel cleavage enzyme of SREBP-1c, a key player in fatty acid ...

Fatty acids are necessary for the normal functioning of all systems in the body. People can only get essential fatty acids from food sources, while it can create nonessential fatty acids. There are ...

Seafood is often touted for being high in omega-3s. But you can also consume these fatty acids from plant sources, including flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and more. Share on Pinterest Helen ...

Share on Pinterest According to research, most people may not be getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet. Image Credit: Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images A new research review reports that most ...

Most saturated fats raise "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which increases your heart disease risk. Short- and medium-chain saturated fats might have a neutral or positive effect on ...

Share on Pinterest Omega-3, found in foods such as fish and walnuts, may be beneficial for people with ALS, a progressive, incurable disease. Ingrid Bertens/Stocksy Omega-3 fatty acids are known to ...

What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega-3 fatty acids are a complex mix of fats and oils that are a crucial ingredient to our health. They’re an important part of the membranes around our cells, and help ...