Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoscale lipid bilayer particles secreted by cells that mediate intercellular communication ...

The brain is the body's command center, and neurons are the workhorses that carry out its commands. They transmit signals ...

Lipid research investigates the structure, function and metabolism of fats, covering their roles in industrial processes, the environment and health. Emerging research areas include nutrient ...

New recommendations suggest that some people should start trying to lower their cholesterol as early as age 30.

A registry study of 55,000 youths with type 1 diabetes finds that nearly 10% have elevated LDL cholesterol, yet over 90% remain untreated.

A new approach using lipid nanoparticles to deliver genetic material is showing promise in tackling two major challenges in ...

Nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA play a central role in gene therapies and vaccines. They store and transmit biological information. In order for them to work in the body, they must enter the cells ...

In patients with an atherosclerotic CVD event or at intermediate to high risk for one who were on statin therapy, a novel ...

LNPs are solid or semi-solid particles at room temperature. They are composed of a lipid core stabilized by surfactants or other agents. This lipid core provides a hydrophobic environment ideal for ...

Can a bitter Italian orange transform your lipids and blood sugar? The human data might surprise you. The mechanisms... even ...