Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Carnitine

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Zebrafish reveal new insights into the biology of autism

In recent decades, the zebrafish has become one of the most valuable model organisms in scientific research. For a variety of reasons, including their genetic similarities to humans, these tiny tropical fish have helped researchers ...

Novel imaging tracer reveals how tumors use fat to grow

A new King's College London study introduces a brand-new imaging tracer that looks at how tumors use fats to fuel their growth. The human body uses a variety of nutrient sources to provide the energy we need for everyday ...

Why the L-carnitine sport supplement is controversial

Sport supplements are hard to get away from if you like to exercise regularly. Even if you're not interested in them, there's a good chance your gym will have posters extolling their virtues or your sporty friends will want ...

Testing the role of meat consumption in cardiovascular disease

In February 1977, in the midst of a heart disease epidemic, a U.S. senate select committee encouraged people to eat less meat. Within the year, however, possibly due to pressure from the meat industry, the committee shifted ...

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