Vitamin D Supplements May Help Maintain Kidney Function In Transplant Recipients

Vitamin D deficiency may decrease kidney function in transplant recipients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The finding suggests that vitamin D supplementation may help improve the health of kidney transplant recipients.

Evidence Provides New Model System For Studying The Complex Interaction Between Diet, Gene Expression, Physiological Response And Human Disease

Sometimes you just can’t resist a tiny piece of chocolate cake. Even the most health-conscious eaters find themselves indulging in junk foods from time to time…

DNA-Damaging Toxins Discovered In Common Plant-Based Foods – Liquid Smoke, Black And Green Teas And Coffee

In a laboratory study pairing food chemistry and cancer biology, scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center tested the potentially harmful effect of foods and flavorings on the DNA of cells. They found that liquid smoke flavoring, black and green teas and coffee activated the highest levels of a well-known, cancer-linked gene called p53…

Caffeine-‘Addicted’ Bacteria Offer Applications In Medicine, The Environment And More

Some people may joke about living on caffeine, but scientists now have genetically engineered E. coli bacteria to do that – literally. Their report in the journal ACS Synthetic Biology describes bacteria being “addicted” to caffeine in a way that promises practical uses ranging from decontamination of wastewater to bioproduction of medications for asthma

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