Abstract Addition of a single additive (such as biochar or calcium) in anaerobic digestion has been studied previously. However, the effect of combined additives in anaerobic digestion (including fat, oil, and grease) has not been well-investigated yet. In this study, the biogas/biomethane, lipid degradation,…
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Lab-Grown Fat Could Give Cultured Meat Real Flavor and Texture
Researchers have developed a method to produce fat tissue grown from cells at large scale. The cultured fat will help add flavor and texture to cultured meat that more closely replicates the look, feel and taste of meat derived from farm animals.
Fatty Acid May Be Useful in Preventing Kidney Fibrosis, Treating Fibrotic Diseases
Article title: Epoxyeicosatrienoic acid administration or soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibition attenuates renal fibrogenesis in obstructive nephropathy Authors: Mi Ra Noh, Hee-Seong Jang, Fadi E. Salem, Fernando A. Ferrer, Jinu Kim, Babu J. Padanilam From the authors: “Our findings provide a…
Can Butyrate Help Hispanic Children With Ulcerative Colitis?
New study is the first of its kind to focus on Hispanic children, who often have more severe disease. A novel clinical trial at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is investigating whether butyrate—a short-chain fatty acid typically produced by gut bacteria—can be a potential therapy for children with ulcerative colitis.
Adjusting fatty acid intake may help with mood variability in bipolar disorders
Can specific dietary guidelines help people living with bipolar disorders better manage their health? Maybe someday, according to a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.