
Obesity - How Dangerous Is It Really?
Extensive weight loss can reduce our biological age and significantly decrease our chances of developing the severe form of COVID-19
By Ana CvetkoObesity - How Dangerous Is It Really?
Extensive weight loss can reduce our biological age and significantly decrease our chances of developing the severe form of COVID-19
By Ana CvetkoBoost Your Immune System, Change Your Glycome
One of the key ways to fight any disease, which seems to have slipped our minds, is making our immune system stronger
By Natali NakicSweet Beginnings: How Sugars Help to Build Your Brain
Did you know that there are special types of sugar chains, called glycans, that play a crucial role in brain formation? It's true! Read to find out more.
By Mattia Vacchini and Thomas KlarićSweet Brain O'Mine: How Sugars Help You Think!
Next time you have breakfast, think about the sugars differently! Some of them might be bad in excess, but there is a whole world of sweet architectures interacting and communicating in your nerves, shaping the biochemical information that nurtures your thoughts.
By Mattia Vacchini and Thomas KlarićMucin 4 Glycoprotein Appears to Play an Important Role in Coronavirus Disease
Many surfaces of our body, including surface of the respiratory system (from the nose to the lung), eyes, ears, intestine and others, are covered by a layer called mucus. This mucus layer serves as the body's very first line of defence against pathogens (e.g. bacteria, viruses).
By Jasminka KrištićGlycans as Biomarkers for Liver and Pancreatic Cancer
With cancer being one of the deadliest diseases on earth, the need for biomarkers that can determine the risk of developing it is extraordinary.
By Petra TominacCOVID19 Severity – Are Smokers at Risk?
We are all aware of the bad effect smoking has on our body and health but here is another reason while quitting is worthwhile.
By Jelena ŠimunovićBiomarkers of Biological Age as Predictors of COVID-19 Disease Severity
Early epidemiological studies suggest that age is the most important predictor of severity of COVID-19 disease course.
By Gordan Lauc, PhD and David Sinclair, PhDGlycosylation in Neurodegeneration
Alterations in protein glycosylation identified in neurodegenerative diseases.
By Natali NakicVaccines and Glycosylation
The importance of glycans in developing new vaccines
By Tea Petrovic