U of M discovers protein linked to elevated BMI in people of American Indian and Mexican ancestry
... ... Lead investigator Gary Nelsestuen, a professor in the College of Biological Sciences department of biochemistry, said the abnormal protein may promote metabolic efficiency and storage of body fat when f...Mexican Americans have higher risk of stroke recurrence
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... ... Mexico, like all Latin and Central American nations, eastern Europe, central Asia, China, India, other parts of the sou...Tequila! Chemists help assure quality of popular Mexican beverage
Whether youre celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just having another relaxing day in Margaritaville, you might one day thank a chemist for assuring the authenticity of your tequila. New tests developed by scientists in Mexico and Germany will help distinguish the real thing from fraudulent versions, which are a potential threat as this alcoholic beverage grows in popularity. ...... The findings could h...Variations in four inflammatory genes may predispose Mexican Americans to insulin resistance
LOS ANGELES (June 11, 2005, 10:00 a.m., PDT) Although numerous studies have shown that low-grade inflammation is linked to heart disease and diabetes, more recent studies have shown that inflammation plays a role in insulin resistance, a syndrome that leads to diabetes and heart disease and affects about one in four adults in the United States. But exactly how inflammation triggers insulin resi...