Health
Aldehydes dominant carcinogen in tobacco smoke
(HealthDay)—Aldehydes are the major carcinogens in tobacco smoke, according to a study published online June 18 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Jul 30, 2018
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News tagged with aldehyde
Genetics
New study shows promise of gene therapy to treat alcoholism
Researchers used gene transfer to block the expression of one of the two main enzymes that break down alcohol in the liver, leading to the accumulation in liver cells of acetaldehyde, a metabolic byproduct of ethanol. The ...
Sep 18, 2017
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Cardiology
Research offers new insights into how breakdown of omega-6 fatty acids influences metabolism
What role do omega-6 fatty acids play in cardiovascular disease and diabetes? Scientists from Mannheim, together with researchers from Heidelberg, Frankfurt, and Hangzhou in China, have investigated the breakdown of omega-6 ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Health
Significant amount of cancer-causing chemicals stays in lungs during e-cigarette use, researchers find
E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular as a smoke-free alternative to conventional tobacco cigarettes, but the health effects of "vaping" on humans have been debated in the scientific and tobacco manufacturing communities. ...
Sep 10, 2018
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Medical research
A new contributor to atherosclerosis
Free radicals produced during oxidative stress react with membrane fatty acids to yield highly reactive lipid aldehydes, which can modify proteins and cause cellular or tissue damage.
Jan 31, 2020
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Health
Beef sold in Zambia contained harmful chemical: govt
Beef products imported from Europe and distributed in Zambia by leading meat company Zambeef have tested positive for aromatic aldehyde, a chemical which can cause cancer, the health minister said Friday.
Jul 19, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers target 'undercover' gene that helps cancer cells proliferate
For decades, scientists and doctors have been searching for a cure for cancer. Now, researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have taken a significant ...
Nov 16, 2020
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