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05/29/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Researchers: Eyes are a possible entry point for coronavirus

The coronavirus may be using the eyes as an entry point into the body, suggests a new study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University. The study, published in a preprint format in MedRxiv, found that a certain protein enzyme produced by the eyes called angiotensin-converting enzyme-2, or ACE-2, can serve as a carrier for […]

07/10/2019 / By Janine Acero

Review looks at anti-tyrosinase potential of different medicinal herbs

Tyrosinase is an enzyme responsible for the appearance of brown discoloration in fruits and vegetables, as well as age spots and melasma in humans. Researchers from Jadavpur University in India reviewed different medicinal herbs for their anti-tyrosinase potential. Their findings appeared in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. Tyrosinase is a multifunctional, copper-containing enzyme responsible for […]

06/11/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Can you “slim down” bad cholesterol? Researchers identify the enzyme that “loads up” fat-carrying particles in the liver

Scientists from the University of Warwick in England have finally identified the enzyme responsible for “loading up” fat-carrying particles in the liver, which are then transported around the body. The study, which appeared in the Journal of Lipid Research, also revealed how this enzyme could be “slimmed down” to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol that is carried […]

11/23/2018 / By Ethan Huff

CoQ10 demonstrates tremendous health benefits for fighting illnesses like breast cancer and heart disease

It’s widely appreciated for its powerful antioxidant and cell-energizing properties. But the nutrient Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, does a whole lot more than just clean up free radicals and improve cardiovascular function in humans. Studies indicate that CoQ10 is an amazing anti-cancer nutrient that can help to not only prevent but also reverse […]

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