Bacterial fatty acid biosynthesis is a central metabolic process, intricately linked to membrane formation and pathogenicity. The type II fatty acid synthesis (FASII) pathway, distinct from the ...

Marine microorganisms have emerged as promising biological factories for the synthesis of valuable fatty acids, notably polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and ...

In an unprecedented study, researchers have achieved a telomere-to-telomere, gap-free genome assembly of the West Indian avocado, revealing genes crucial for fatty acid biosynthesis and disease ...

Whether they are laundry detergents, mascara, or Christmas chocolate, many everyday products contain fatty acids from palm oil or coconut oil. However, the extraction of these raw materials is ...

While C13 fatty acid remains elusive in human plasma, new findings reveal its microbial origins, unique metabolic pathways, and potential as a biomarker for understanding how diet and the gut ...

A genetic propensity to higher circulating levels of lipids containing arachidonic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, has been found to be linked with a ...