Using just 20 amino acid letters, ribosomes spell out all the proteins needed to keep cells ticking. But Jason Chin, head of Cambridge’s Centre for Chemical & Synthetic Biology, has long ...

Bile reflux is similar to acid reflux in which stomach acids seep from the stomach into the esophagus because of a dysfunctional sphincter. Bile reflux often develops after gallbladder surgery and ...

Bile duct cancer is also called cholangiocarcinoma. Surgery aims to remove the cancer and some healthy tissue around it. It gives the best chance of a cure. Unfortunately, surgery isn’t for everyone.

Citric acid is a weak acid that is found naturally in all citrus fruits. Unlike strong acids, weak acids ionize only partially when in solution. If you’ve ever sunk your teeth into a lemon or ...

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Research has shown that about 20% of Americans have GERD. Treating acid reflux can be fairly simple if it’s not too severe and you’re only experiencing mild symptoms, like mild chest ...

Today marks the 59th anniversary of the first time the Grateful Dead, still known as The Warlocks, attended one of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters‘ Acid Tests, where like-minded ...

Bear bile has been used in traditional Asian medicine for thousands of years and contains high levels of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) known to be useful for treating liver and gall bladder conditions.

Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of the Natural Products Chemistry and Functional Molecular Synthesis, College of Chemistry, and Materials Science, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China ...

Omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) are a polyunsaturated fat. They have several health benefits for heart, lung, and blood vessel function. Your body cannot effectively make these fatty acids on its ...

If there's reason to suspect you might have bile duct cancer, your doctor will want to take your complete medical history to check for risk factors and learn more about your symptoms. A physical exam ...

Approximately 10% to 20% of breast cancers are triple negative. Research from other groups has shown high concentrations of a particular sterol — 27-hydroxycholesterol (27HC) — are associated with ...