MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'algae'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:13:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704205&cid=t_183460_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FQfKrSDF3vJo%2F Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Dickson Despommier, and Welkin Johnson Vincent, Alan, Dickson and Welkin review how a virus regulates the severity of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, virophage control of antarctic algal host-virus dynamics, and human metapneumovirus infection in gorillas. Click the arrow above to play, or right-click to download TWiV #128 (67 MB .mp3, 92 minutes). Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, by email, or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld app. Links for this episode: Leishmania RNA virus controls severity of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (Science) Leishmaniavirus at ViralZone Listen to TWiP #14 on Leishmania Virophages may control algal virus-host dynamics (PNAS) Human metapneumovirus infection of go... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704205 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:53:26 +0100 4704205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603825&cid=t_183460_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2010%2F05%2F26%2Fsmells-great-around-here%2F These are two gardenias I got about 11 years ago.  They’ve gotten huge! I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to get the pool clean. It’s been slow going though.  I’m having a bit of a problem with algae, but I think it’s finally been conquered.  After I walk the dog tonight, I’m going to jump in! (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603825 Thu, 27 May 2010 00:42:46 +0100 3603825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429475&cid=t_183460_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Flondons-2012-olympic-stadium-to-be.html APRIL 1st 2010 - Ministers plan to turn London's 2012 Olympic Stadium into a Swamp post 2012 Olympics Innovative plans are to be unveiled later today to turn London's massive Olympic Stadium into an enormous algal swamp following the 2012 Olympics as part of a new nutrition, health and sustainability scheme.Following revelations of Gordon Brown's new proposed LOHAS LAW that will make it compulsory for for schools and hospitals to adopt a healthy and sustainable Meat free Monday, other secret plans to transform the NHS and save money have come to light.Olympic Park Legacy Company chair Margaret Ford and chief executive Andrew Altman have apparently been left 'unimpressed' by West Ham Football club's bid for the Olympic stadium. "They'd have to be Manchester United to make it work and even t... Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429475 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:23:00 +0100 3429475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3391044&cid=t_183460_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fseaweed-fights-obesity-researchers-in.html BBC News - Seaweed fights obesity, researchers in Newcastle claimGreat to see a bit of seaweed research hitting the news and getting national headlines for seaweed again.As followers of this blog, London nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston and Foods for Life will be well aware we have been singing the praises of seaweed and algae for a long time now.A seaweed and algae shake is an excellent way for busy people (as seen with Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss) to get extra nutrients into their diet.Two of our favourites are Pro Greens and Slim Greens although just adding a little chlorella algae to a fruit smoothie could help a great deal.BBC TV and Radio reported today that Newcastle University researchers found alginate - a fibre found in sea kelp - reduces the body's fat uptake by more than 75... Healthy Eating & Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3391044 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:31:00 +0100 3391044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894794&cid=t_183460_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Ffish-dont-protect-against-heart-attacks.html In this study the author's claim no protection against heart attacks from eating fish. (Full text)In a previous study it's claimed fish do have a protective effect on Atrial fibrillation although it differentiates between tuna, broiled or baked fish and fried fish or 'fish burgers'.http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/110/4/368?etoc It seems thus the key to confusion is the fat not the fish. As with studies on Flax oil, if it's pure and encapsulated it provides degrees of success - baked in muffins with fat and sugar it appears impotent.It is logical that the high levels of saturated fats in fish, with any essential fats left to oxidise, laced with potential toxins from polluted oceans and unhealthy fats introduced through cooking may undermine any theraputic benefit of the EPA... Healthy Eating & Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894794 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:55:00 +0100 2894794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2715660&cid=t_183460_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2009%2F08%2Fbook-review-cyanobacteria-blue-green.html The Cyanobacteria"There is not much that isn't covered in this book, and the editors and authors have managed to produce a survey that is comprehensive and readable. It manages the difficult feat of having enough up-to-date and in depth information for the specialist yet covering the basics in way comprehensible to the beginner and those from other fields of study." from The Biochemist (2009).Further reading: The Cyanobacteria: Molecular Biology, Genomics and EvolutionFull range of books on microbiology at Microbiology Books (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.) Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2715660 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:33:00 +0100 2715660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725010&cid=t_183460_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D357   Algae makes you feel good inside and on the outside too!  But, it can be really stinky! A new carotenoid has received much attention lately – astaxanthin.   It would be what’s known as a vitamin light-  chemically, astaxanthin is classified as a non-provitamin A.  It is a fat-soluble nutrient and excellent antioxidant.  The richest source of astaxanthin by far is the algae Haemococcus pluvialis.  In skin treatment salons, algae is not only an exfoliant that cleans pores and scrubs off dead skin, but acts as a prime source of dermal nutrients.  This dietary supplement is a therapeutic tool for a variety of conditions and diseases, including heart disease, immune problems, inflammation states,  and neuro-degenerative issues – such as dementia.   When compar... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725010 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:00:55 +0100 2725010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473601&cid=t_183460_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FOxvoYiQvOZQ%2F Researchers at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center are looking at a potential link that connects Lou Gehrig’s disease and algae. Lou Gehrig’s disease “attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.” While studies are still preliminary and additional research is needed, the preliminary thought is that the disease could be triggered by algae in the water. One source says that “certain algae blooms produce a neurotoxin that may trigger the disease. The blue-green algae can be fatal to animals and should be avoided.” Researchers note that this algae is extremely rare. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Lou Gehrig’s Disease and Algae (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473601 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:37:52 +0100 2473601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1621998&cid=t_183460_86_f&fid=34468&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbrowsing.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Falgaebase.html (Biotechniques again) is a database of images and bibliographical references to algae, 120000 species of them. You can search by genus or species from boxes on the home page, or search the literature, images, common names, distribution and other things from the Search option on the home page.The database is compiled by Mike Guiry at the National University of Ireland and copyright and conditions of use are outlined here. Some papers about Algaebase are listed on the About page. (Source: Browsing) Browsing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1621998 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:58:00 +0100 1621998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1469733&cid=t_183460_131_f&fid=35005&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Ffungalcompgenomics%2F%7E3%2F298471576%2F This month's Genetics has a series of articles exploring the genome (published last year & freely available at Science) of the green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. These manuscripts are primarily genome analyses making for a very bioinformatics focused issue of Genetics. Some of the highlights include: Exploration of snoRNAs finding that a large fraction are clustered in the genome and located in introns. Description of transcription factors and their evolutionary conservation and potential link to multicellularity. Duplication and diversification of the RNA processing machinery for small RNA mediated silencing. Gleaning additional information from Chlamy ESTs that have been over-trimmed. Integrating metabolomics and proteomics into better genome annotation. Evolution of s... Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1469733 Tue, 27 May 2008 00:25:59 +0100 1469733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455327&cid=t_183460_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fseaweed-algae-aids-return-of-blue.html Seaweed allows blue Smarties comeback - TelegraphSmarties are the latest of the celebrities to jump on the seaweed / algae bandwagon. Nestle have discovered they can create a healthy blue colour by using spirulina.Blue Smarties were removed from sale in 2006 in a move to avoid artificial colourings. See Daily Mail (Source: Healthy Eating & Nutrition News) Healthy Eating & Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455327 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:59:00 +0100 1455327