Study finds potential strategy for fighting obesity

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA microscope image from Dr. Williams' lab depicts the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Green cells are POMC neurons, red cells that are neurons that expre

Updated on: February 19,2024

Study finds potential strategy for fighting obesity

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA microscope image from Dr. Williams' lab depicts the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Green cells are POMC neurons, red cells that are neurons that expre

Updated on:February 19,2024

It's time to rethink our attitude toward obesity, academic argues

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay from PexelsPrejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened the problem, ac

Updated on: July 09,2024

It's time to rethink our attitude toward obesity, academic argues

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay from PexelsPrejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened the problem, ac

Updated on:July 09,2024

Mitochondria's role in diabetes: Could reversing damage offer a cure?

Updated on: March 17,2025

Mitochondria's role in diabetes: Could reversing damage offer a cure?

Updated on:March 17,2025

Lab research finds gluten causes brain inflammation in mice

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researchers have found that wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in mice.Th

Updated on: January 24,2024

Lab research finds gluten causes brain inflammation in mice

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researchers have found that wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in mice.Th

Updated on:January 24,2024

Obesity may lead to a decline in lung function in premenopausal and postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by bod

Updated on: January 31,2024

Obesity may lead to a decline in lung function in premenopausal and postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by bod

Updated on:January 31,2024

Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa

Updated on: February 19,2024

Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa

Updated on:February 19,2024

Dietary pyruvate targets cytosolic phospholipase A2 to mitigate inflammation and obesity in mice

by Higher Education PressThe mechanism of action of pyruvate by targeting cPLA2 and inhibiting cPLA2-mediated downstream signaling. Credit: Sadaf Hasan, Nabil Ghani, Xiangli Zhao, Julia Good, Amanda H

Updated on: July 25,2024

Dietary pyruvate targets cytosolic phospholipase A2 to mitigate inflammation and obesity in mice

by Higher Education PressThe mechanism of action of pyruvate by targeting cPLA2 and inhibiting cPLA2-mediated downstream signaling. Credit: Sadaf Hasan, Nabil Ghani, Xiangli Zhao, Julia Good, Amanda H

Updated on:July 25,2024

Identified: The gene behind an unusual form of Cushing's Syndrome

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form

Updated on: February 21,2024

Identified: The gene behind an unusual form of Cushing's Syndrome

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study links intestinal glycan modifications to obesity and inflammation

byChiba UniversityChst4–/–mice lacking GlcNAc-6-O-sulfation of the mucinO-glycans showed significant weight gain, increased intestinal inflammation, and significantly reduced immunoglobuli

Updated on: January 18,2024

Study links intestinal glycan modifications to obesity and inflammation

byChiba UniversityChst4–/–mice lacking GlcNAc-6-O-sulfation of the mucinO-glycans showed significant weight gain, increased intestinal inflammation, and significantly reduced immunoglobuli

Updated on:January 18,2024

Unravelling the mysteries around type 2 diabetes

by University of LeedsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor more than 30 years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a key biological molecule self assembles into a rogue protein-like

Updated on: February 05,2024

Unravelling the mysteries around type 2 diabetes

by University of LeedsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor more than 30 years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a key biological molecule self assembles into a rogue protein-like

Updated on:February 05,2024

Researchers identify molecular mechanism by which key protein regulates LDL cholesterol

by University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a crucial step towards understanding the mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, a Canadian led research team has s

Updated on: February 19,2024

Researchers identify molecular mechanism by which key protein regulates LDL cholesterol

by University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a crucial step towards understanding the mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, a Canadian led research team has s

Updated on:February 19,2024

New research sheds light on transcription stimulated by estrogen receptor-α

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103227Gene expression is a highly regulated sequence with many players, one being the estrogen recept

Updated on: February 21,2024

New research sheds light on transcription stimulated by estrogen receptor-α

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103227Gene expression is a highly regulated sequence with many players, one being the estrogen recept

Updated on:February 21,2024