Mutations in the gene that codes for apolipoprotein E are linked to Alzheimer’s disease. New research suggests that a group of other genes can also contribute to developing sporadic forms of the disease. One of our genes is apolipoprotein E (APOE), which often appears with a variation which nobody would want to have: APOEε4, the… [Continue Reading]
Healthy Oils Found in Fish and Olive Oil Modifies Cell Membranes and Inflammatory Response
December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Mediterranean diet is rich in certain healthy oils, and scientists are investigating the effect of these oils on the cells of the body. Recent work suggests that two specific oils found in fish and olive oil can change the function of cell membranes, which play a key role in cellular integrity. The researchers evaluated… [Continue Reading]