Could Precision Nutrition Be a Game Changer for Health?
Would you expect a single set of clothes to fit everyone? Of course not. Similarly, would you expect a single diet to work for everyone? Again, that’s not realistic. People differ significantly when it comes to their surroundings, medical history, daily activities, body composition, biology, genetics, and the many other factors affecting diet and health. […]
ALS Drug Needs More Evidence, FDA Advisors Say
In a close call, an FDA advisory committee said data from a single trial for AMX0035, an investigational agent being studied to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), did not support a conclusion that the drug was effective. The 6-4 vote of the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee was based on findings from […]
Simpler Antifungal Course Works for Cryptococcal Meningitis in Africa
A single high-dose course of liposomal amphotericin B as part of a three-drug antifungal treatment regimen was non-inferior to the current WHO-backed antifungal drug regimen for cryptococcal meningitis in people living with HIV, according to a phase III trial. In an intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis of 814 patients, 101 deaths were reported in the intervention group […]
A personalized exosuit for real-world walking: Ultrasound measurements of muscle dynamics provide customized, activity-specific assistance
People rarely walk at a constant speed and a single incline. We change speed when rushing to the next appointment, catching a crosswalk signal, or going for a casual stroll in the park. Slopes change all the time too, whether we’re going for a hike or up a ramp into a building. In addition to […]
Unprecedented view of a single catalyst nanoparticle at work: X-rays reveal compositional changes on active surface under reaction conditions
A DESY-led research team has been using high-intensity X-rays to observe a single catalyst nanoparticle at work. The experiment has revealed for the first time how the chemical composition of the surface of an individual nanoparticle changes under reaction conditions, making it more active. The team led by DESY’s Andreas Stierle is presenting its findings […]
Study identifies molecule that stimulates muscle-building in humans
In a randomized control study of 10 healthy young men, researchers compared how consuming the single amino acid leucine or its two-molecule equivalent, dileucine, influenced muscle-building and breakdown. They found that dileucine boosts the metabolic processes that drive muscle growth 42% more than free leucine does. They report their findings in the Journal of Applied […]