New blood test more convenient for measuring important omega-3 levels

Researchers have developed a more convenient way of measuring omega-3 fatty acid levels in the blood, an important biomarker of disease risk. The faster, simpler test will make it easier for healthcare professionals to obtain critical information about… Continue reading New blood test more convenient for measuring important omega-3 levels

Injectable omega-3 halts progression of dangerous arterial plaques

Researchers have developed an injectable form of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, that is effective in halting the progression of the arterial fatty plaques that can lead to heart attack and stroke. The novel treatment may one day be used to treat heart dis… Continue reading Injectable omega-3 halts progression of dangerous arterial plaques

Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer watch tells time on Earth and Mars

No astronaut has set foot on Mars (yet), but that hasn’t stopped Omega, in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), from developing the Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer, an analog/digital quartz wristwatch that can track time on the Red Planet as we… Continue reading Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer watch tells time on Earth and Mars

Large clinical trial finds omega-3 supplements don’t prevent depression

The results have been published from a massive clinical trail spanning five years investigating whether long-term omega-3 fish oil supplements improve mood or help prevent depression. No differences in any measure were detected between placebo and omeg… Continue reading Large clinical trial finds omega-3 supplements don’t prevent depression

Beyond CRISPR: New class of gene-editing enzymes discovered

One of the most revolutionary discoveries of the century, the CRISPR gene-editing system is built on a bacterial defense mechanism that allows scientists to make precise edits to DNA. Now scientists at MIT have discovered a new class of enzymes called … Continue reading Beyond CRISPR: New class of gene-editing enzymes discovered

EPA vs. DHA: The new research on the health benefits of omega-3 fish oil

The ongoing debate over the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids is divisive to say the least. Several studies over the past few years have suggested fish oil supplements, commonly taken to reduce a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, may not be… Continue reading EPA vs. DHA: The new research on the health benefits of omega-3 fish oil

Study says “no demonstrable value” in taking omega-3 to cut cancer risk

Two newly published systematic reviews from a team of UK researchers have concluded omega-3 supplements confer little to no protective benefit against either cardiovascular disease or cancer. The research builds on prior evidence suggesting fish oil su… Continue reading Study says “no demonstrable value” in taking omega-3 to cut cancer risk