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Researchers based in Sweden have developed a metabolism-based model of mammalian cell types commonly used in antibody production. The team, led by Veronique Chotteau, PhD, a professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, believes the new model can be used as a digital twin and help understand the underlying metabolic processes captured within large datasets. “To my knowledge, we’re the first group taking metabolic reactions into account in bioreactor systems,” says Chotteau. “We believe we’re bringing forward a tool that is a new way of seeing [cell culture] that can be helpful.” According to Chotteau, the new model simulates the…

The best way to stay healthy is through frequent hand-washing and avoiding sick people. It’s also important to stay hydrated and load up on certain nutrients like the ones found in these soup recipes. Your immune system needs nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, to keep you healthy. Luckily, these soup recipes contain at least 20% of two or more of these vital nutrients. Recipes like our Garlic-Miso Chicken Soup and our Lemon-Turmeric Cabbage & White Bean Soup are comforting and nourishing options to help you stay well. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with…

The rising number of private antibiotic prescriptions is making it increasingly difficult for the UK to tackle the threat of antimicrobial resistance, a top medical adviser has warned.Speaking at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine’s annual symposium in London on 18 November, the UK Health Security Agency’s chief medical adviser, Susan Hopkins, said that the UK had seen a “very big change” in how medicines were delivered, with more people switching from the NHS to private providers and online pharmacies to get antibiotics.These providers “are much less regulated” than the NHS, she said. “We have much less information about the patients…

It’s quick comfort food for busy weeks, featuring creamy white beans and a flavorful rustic tomato sauce.This dish is loaded with immune-boosting antioxidants and vitamin C.This dinner is made in one skillet for easy cleanup. This Easy White Bean Skillet is your weeknight dinner solution. Creamy white beans are loaded with plant protein and are joined by a melody of flavors: onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and crushed red peppers. Tomato paste becomes slightly caramelized, deepening its flavor, while antioxidant-rich whole tomatoes are hand-crushed for a bold, rustic sauce. Fresh spinach not only adds a pop of color but also contributes…

Q | Write a brief introduction to yourself including the lab you work in and your research background.I am Cristina Rosell Cardona, an INSPIRE APC-Marie Curie Fellow in the Microbiota-Brain-Gut Axis group at APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork. I study microbial metabolites’ effects on depression using human iPSCs. I previously researched stress, gut-brain barriers, and synaptic plasticity, earned a PhD at the University of Barcelona on protein supplementation in an Alzheimer’s mouse model.Q | How did you first get interested in science and/or your field of research?I have been deeply passionate by science since I was a child, captivated…

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Materials and instrumentsAll reagents and solvents used for the synthesis of the compounds were purchased from Aldrich and Acros companies and used without further purification. 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra were recorded using a Varian Mercury plus 400NB spectrometer, with tetramethylsilane (TMS) as the internal standard. Molecular masses were determined using a FINNIGAN LCQ electrospray ionization mass spectrometer or a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer. Elemental analyses were performed using a Vario EL III elemental analyser. Suitable single crystals for X-ray diffraction analysis were obtained by slowly diffusing 12 ml of n-hexane into a 3-ml dichloromethane solution of ArPPOA…

That is where ProDigest comes into the picture. Founded in 2008, the Belgium-based research firm works with companies globally to test solutions in “robot guts” to combat the obesity epidemic while addressing human variability. By using technology to simulate human gastrointestinal environments for research and product testing coupled with advanced analytical methods, it can assess different microbiome compositions and outcomes prior to further study and product development.“For instance, working with metabolomics, we are able to understand which metabolites are produced by the microbiota at the level of the colon and connect this to a systemic effect for the host, and…

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Amid the current volatile macroeconomic environment, preparing for shifts in supply chains is essential for any industry. For nutrition, this means ensuring that people can still access healthy and nutritious foods during uncertain times, drive innovations in transforming technologies, and prioritize environmental sustainability. At the MISTA Growth Hack event held in October in San Francisco, California, US, Nutrition Insight sat down with Kim Olofsson, global head of R&D at AAK, to discuss the company’s role in collaborations and the importance of thinking ahead.  Looking at overall trends in food innovation that will persist in the coming years, Olofsson said two…