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Carbohydrate
Carbohydrates (CHO) are composed of simple sugars (i.e. glucose, fructose, galactose) and are found mainly in plants (usually stored as starches or cellulose). Carbohydrates are one of three main nutrients found in foods and drinks.
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DEC 15, 2017
Videos
The daily recommended protein serving is between 55-60 grams per day for a person of about 150 pounds. This amount can e
...
DEC 06, 2017
Health & Medicine
Is holiday weight gain creeping up on you? Good news, it's not as bad as you think it is. Starting with Halloween ca
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 05, 2017
Videos
Stop eating carbs! That's the advice many hear when trying to lose weight. Carbohydrates are some of the most popular fo
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 04, 2017
Microbiology
Fermentation can be described as a process that uses bacteria to make energy from carbohydrates in the absence of oxygen
...
Written By:
Sarah Hertrich
NOV 28, 2017
Cardiology
Most people would say they try to eat healthy and exercise often because they are trying to lose weight, but sometimes w
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
NOV 22, 2017
Videos
Despite being a quintessential part of the Thanksgiving feast, turkey endures a number of bad reputations. Notably, tryp
...
NOV 20, 2017
Genetics & Genomics
CRISPR gene editing is being attempted for the first time in an adult; the patient has a disease called Hunter Syndrome.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 14, 2017
Chemistry & Physics
The origin of life, formally known as abiogenesis, is the natural process by which first replicating life form arises fr
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
NOV 02, 2017
Immunology
Five fruits from trees found in Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest may be even better for us than blueberries, blackberr
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
OCT 18, 2017
Microbiology
Most of us already know we should be eating more complex carbohydrates, but have you ever wondered what the science behi
...
Written By:
Sarah Hertrich
OCT 05, 2017
Chemistry & Physics
Hydrogenation of magnesium diboride illustrated in the ball-stick model. Credit: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
SEP 14, 2017
Microbiology
Leishmaniasis isn’t pretty - Leishmania is a parasite that causes skin ulcers and can damage internal organs. Luck
...
Written By:
Kerry Evans
SEP 07, 2017
Chemistry & Physics
An oligosaccharide is a small polymer that typically has three to ten individual sugar molecules. Most naturally occurri
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
SEP 06, 2017
Immunology
Scientists interested in manipulating the immune system, either to suppress autoimmune reactions or to boost anti-cancer
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
SEP 02, 2017
Videos
How many hot dogs can you consume in a sitting? Two, three, and maybe four if you're really hungry? For eating champion
...
AUG 24, 2017
Microbiology
Scientists are learning more about the specialized microbiomes of elite athletes.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 18, 2017
Chemistry & Physics
Schematic showing how a spongy photocatalyst converts carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide. Credit: K. Niu & H.
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
AUG 04, 2017
Plants & Animals
Animals eat food because they’re in constant need of nutrition replenishment and energy to survive. On the other h
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
AUG 02, 2017
Videos
The liver is often overshadowed by other major organs, such as the heart and the brain. But make no mistake about it, wi
...
JUL 28, 2017
Microbiology
“You are what you eat” is the saying. How about “You are what your gut microbes tell you to eat”
...
Written By:
Kerry Evans
JUN 07, 2017
Immunology
An additional insulin injection three hours after eating seems to provide a protective effect for type 1 diabetics with
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUN 05, 2017
Microbiology
It’s a long, dangerous trip from the mouth to the colon. New research from Massachusetts General Hospital explain
...
Written By:
Kerry Evans
MAY 31, 2017
Immunology
Drug-resistant bacteria have made curing some infections challenging, if not nearly impossible. By 2050, it's e
...
Written By:
Invisiverse Puccio
APR 28, 2017
Videos
"Fat" has become a buzzword for industries and medical institutions talking about how to look and feel healthy. But what
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan