Fatty acids and lipids new findings : 27 tables ; International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) 4th congress June 4 9 2000 Tsukuba Japan More than 20 years ago research on omega 3 fatty acids started from the hypothesis that fatty acids may prevent cardiovascular disease. Today the focus has shifted and the most recent areas of research deal with the correlation between omega 3 fatty acids and behavior and mood disorders.The publication at hand gives an outline of recent advances in both of these topics including a general discussion on fatty acid nutrition and metabolism. Moreover issues such as vascular functions inflammation bone metabolism cancer obesity and lipoprotein metabolism are dealt with in this context. Finally the book also contains new findings on bioactive lipids such as anandamide and related compounds as well as on conjugated linoleic acid.Scientists interested in nutrition cardiovascular disease behavior and psychiatry as well as fatty acid metabolism and lipids in general will find this publication a most welcome source of information