Study reveals how insulin-producing cells work together to respond to metabolic demands

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifeModulation of individual IPCs by aminergic and peptidergic neurons in patch-clamp recordings. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.99548.1Sc

Updated on: September 25,2024

Study reveals how insulin-producing cells work together to respond to metabolic demands

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifeModulation of individual IPCs by aminergic and peptidergic neurons in patch-clamp recordings. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.99548.1Sc

Updated on:September 25,2024

'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

by Center for Genomic RegulationPancreatic islets in mice, specialized tissues that host beta cells. On the left, a healthy pancreatic islet is shown with its typical morphology with alpha cells in th

Updated on: February 19,2024

'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

by Center for Genomic RegulationPancreatic islets in mice, specialized tissues that host beta cells. On the left, a healthy pancreatic islet is shown with its typical morphology with alpha cells in th

Updated on:February 19,2024

Anti-aging compound improves muscle glucose metabolism in people

by Washington University School of MedicineSenior investigator Samuel Klein, MD, (left), in the laboratory with Adewole Okunade, PhD. Klein's team found that NMN improved the ability of insul

Updated on: February 05,2024

Anti-aging compound improves muscle glucose metabolism in people

by Washington University School of MedicineSenior investigator Samuel Klein, MD, (left), in the laboratory with Adewole Okunade, PhD. Klein's team found that NMN improved the ability of insul

Updated on:February 05,2024

Handgrip strength could be predictor of diabetes risk in postmenopausal women

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Blue Bird from PexelsAs the average age of the population increases, so does the incidence of diabetes, which is the most expensive chronic disease

Updated on: December 11,2024

Handgrip strength could be predictor of diabetes risk in postmenopausal women

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Blue Bird from PexelsAs the average age of the population increases, so does the incidence of diabetes, which is the most expensive chronic disease

Updated on:December 11,2024

Moderation may disrupt addictive nature of wireless mobile devices and adverse health outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEncouraging moderation, balance and real-life engagement coupled with education may combat the overuse of wireless mobile devices and subsequent a

Updated on: February 21,2024

Moderation may disrupt addictive nature of wireless mobile devices and adverse health outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEncouraging moderation, balance and real-life engagement coupled with education may combat the overuse of wireless mobile devices and subsequent a

Updated on:February 21,2024

Research reveals gut bacterium Megamonas tied to obesity risk

byBGI ShenzhenGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.06.012A studypublishedinCell Host & Microbeidentifies a p

Updated on: August 08,2024

Research reveals gut bacterium Megamonas tied to obesity risk

byBGI ShenzhenGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.06.012A studypublishedinCell Host & Microbeidentifies a p

Updated on:August 08,2024

Researchers describe new molecular mechanisms linked to insulin resistance

Updated on: April 17,2025

Researchers describe new molecular mechanisms linked to insulin resistance

Updated on:April 17,2025

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Hepatokines mediate its impact on metabolic diseases and help to identify subtypes

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDMechanisms by which the fatty liver impacts on the genesis of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Credit: Copyright: Norbert StefanNon-alcoholic

Updated on: January 31,2024

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Hepatokines mediate its impact on metabolic diseases and help to identify subtypes

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDMechanisms by which the fatty liver impacts on the genesis of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Credit: Copyright: Norbert StefanNon-alcoholic

Updated on:January 31,2024

'Energy crisis' in fat cells behind inflammation associated with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetFig. 1: Obesity is associated with altered phosphocreatine/creatine metabolism in human WAT. a, Polar metabolites in subcutaneous WAT of obese (n = 13) and non-obese (NO,

Updated on: February 03,2024

'Energy crisis' in fat cells behind inflammation associated with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetFig. 1: Obesity is associated with altered phosphocreatine/creatine metabolism in human WAT. a, Polar metabolites in subcutaneous WAT of obese (n = 13) and non-obese (NO,

Updated on:February 03,2024

Dieting: Brain amplifies signal of hunger synapses, finds study

by Max Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany people who have dieted are familiar with the yo-yo effect: after the diet, the kilos are quickly put back on. Researchers from the Max Planck In

Updated on: February 05,2024

Dieting: Brain amplifies signal of hunger synapses, finds study

by Max Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany people who have dieted are familiar with the yo-yo effect: after the diet, the kilos are quickly put back on. Researchers from the Max Planck In

Updated on:February 05,2024

Women with undetected hypothyroidism earn 5% lower wages compared to women with no thyroid dysfunction

by University of AberdeenCredit: AI-generated imageNew research has found the adverse effects of thyroid dysfunction on labor market productivity could be a contributing factor to why women earn

Updated on: February 19,2024

Women with undetected hypothyroidism earn 5% lower wages compared to women with no thyroid dysfunction

by University of AberdeenCredit: AI-generated imageNew research has found the adverse effects of thyroid dysfunction on labor market productivity could be a contributing factor to why women earn

Updated on:February 19,2024

Unhealthy sleep linked to diabetes in a diverse population

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsPersistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2

Updated on: July 23,2024

Unhealthy sleep linked to diabetes in a diverse population

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsPersistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2

Updated on:July 23,2024