Aspartame: how bad can it be?

Aspartame: how bad can it be?

In the realm of food additives, few have stirred as much controversy and debate as aspartame. With its widespread use as a sugar substitute in over 6,000 products, from diet sodas to chewing gum, aspartame has long been a subject of scrutiny and concern. Just a few...
Glucose, Growth and Stress

Glucose, Growth and Stress

A Study Summary: For the first time, Ramon Spectroscopy is allowing scientists to see inside cells and quantify exactly where energy is being used. This revolutionary technique is revealing exactly how glucose is fueling cancer growth in multiple ways. This research...
Cancer Initiation

Cancer Initiation

A Study Summary A collaborative research project between the University of Edinburgh Centers for Inflammation Research, the British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, and the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre has further demonstrated that cancer has...
Metabolic Reprogramming

Metabolic Reprogramming

A Study Summary A remarkable new study published in the British Journal of Cancer has shown that excess glucose in the blood (known as hyperglycemia) reprograms cellular energy pathways, and changes their genetic regulation. Scientists were able to clearly demonstrate...