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

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

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

Researchers explore changes to microbiome following weight-loss surgery

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101051Researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner h

Updated on: January 18,2024

Researchers explore changes to microbiome following weight-loss surgery

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101051Researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner h

Updated on:January 18,2024

Exposure to a group of widely used 'forever chemicals' may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a large and diverse group of indu

Updated on: February 05,2024

Exposure to a group of widely used 'forever chemicals' may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a large and diverse group of indu

Updated on:February 05,2024

Important role of intestinal immune cells in iron deficiency identified for the first time

by Medical University of ViennaTSC2 deletion in myeloid cells impairs medullary erythropoiesis. (A) Schematic representation of the genetic background of cre/+ mice vs +/+ controls. TSC2 knockout

Updated on: February 21,2024

Important role of intestinal immune cells in iron deficiency identified for the first time

by Medical University of ViennaTSC2 deletion in myeloid cells impairs medullary erythropoiesis. (A) Schematic representation of the genetic background of cre/+ mice vs +/+ controls. TSC2 knockout

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Parkinson's, cancer, type 2 diabetes share a key element that drives disease

by Salk InstituteParkin protein (green signal) is in a different part of the cell than the mitochondria (red signal) at time 0 (left image) but then co-localizes with the mitochondria after 60 mi

Updated on: February 19,2024

Parkinson's, cancer, type 2 diabetes share a key element that drives disease

by Salk InstituteParkin protein (green signal) is in a different part of the cell than the mitochondria (red signal) at time 0 (left image) but then co-localizes with the mitochondria after 60 mi

Updated on:February 19,2024

People with type 2 diabetes who eat low-carb may be able to discontinue medication

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function, allowing them to better manage their disease

Updated on: October 31,2024

People with type 2 diabetes who eat low-carb may be able to discontinue medication

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function, allowing them to better manage their disease

Updated on:October 31,2024

Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the overlap between depression and endocrine-metabolic disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDepression is common in individuals with endocrine-metabolic disorders and vice versa. In a study involving 2.2 million people in the Swe

Updated on: February 21,2024

Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the overlap between depression and endocrine-metabolic disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDepression is common in individuals with endocrine-metabolic disorders and vice versa. In a study involving 2.2 million people in the Swe

Updated on:February 21,2024

Exercise hormone halts Parkinson's disease symptoms in mouse study

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBlood-brain penetration of intravenously injected irisin. (A, B) Two weeks after intrastriatal ?-syn PFF injection, the mice were injected with AAV8-

Updated on: February 21,2024

Exercise hormone halts Parkinson's disease symptoms in mouse study

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBlood-brain penetration of intravenously injected irisin. (A, B) Two weeks after intrastriatal ?-syn PFF injection, the mice were injected with AAV8-

Updated on:February 21,2024

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