Physical activity may be an important strategy for reducing plaques in the brain, according to new research using an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have shown that regular exercise controls the formation of protein plaques in the brain, and can reduce the loss of cognitive function. In a recent Journal of Biological Chemistry “Paper… [Continue Reading]
Fat and Cholesterol Absorption from the Diet Linked
June 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Using a small tropical fish as a model system, researchers have discovered key aspects of how the intestine absorbs fat and cholesterol from the diet. The work provides important information about the basic cellular processes involved, which are essential for understanding how cholesterol metabolism is regulated in the body. Buttery shrimp. Fried eggs. Burgers and… [Continue Reading]