Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y

Updated on: February 03,2024

Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y

Updated on:February 03,2024

Molecule boosts fat burning

by University of BonnHuman brown adipocytes, lipid stained red (RedO oil stain). Credit: Laia Reverte Salisa / University of BonnNormally, fat cells store energy. In brown fat cells, however, ene

Updated on: February 03,2024

Molecule boosts fat burning

by University of BonnHuman brown adipocytes, lipid stained red (RedO oil stain). Credit: Laia Reverte Salisa / University of BonnNormally, fat cells store energy. In brown fat cells, however, ene

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

Does maternal obesity during pregnancy impact offspring's liver and skeletal muscle metabolism?

by WileyCredit:The FASEB Journal(2022). DOI: 10.1096/fj.202201473RA recent study inThe FASEB Journalhas identified metabolic perturbations in the liver and skeletal muscle

Updated on: February 19,2024

Does maternal obesity during pregnancy impact offspring's liver and skeletal muscle metabolism?

by WileyCredit:The FASEB Journal(2022). DOI: 10.1096/fj.202201473RA recent study inThe FASEB Journalhas identified metabolic perturbations in the liver and skeletal muscle

Updated on:February 19,2024

New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresIntestinal stem cells in green, cell division in red. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Anika BöttcherThe intestine is essential for maintaining our en

Updated on: February 03,2024

New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresIntestinal stem cells in green, cell division in red. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Anika BöttcherThe intestine is essential for maintaining our en

Updated on:February 03,2024

Research discovers disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisrupted function of "cleaning cells" in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while ot

Updated on: March 05,2024

Research discovers disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisrupted function of "cleaning cells" in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while ot

Updated on:March 05,2024

People with diabetes who eat less processed food at night may live longer

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods may be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories, acc

Updated on: February 21,2024

People with diabetes who eat less processed food at night may live longer

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods may be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories, acc

Updated on:February 21,2024

Voice analysis can screen people for type 2 diabetes with high accuracy, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at theAnnual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes(EASD), Madrid (9–13 Sept), highlights

Updated on: September 15,2024

Voice analysis can screen people for type 2 diabetes with high accuracy, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at theAnnual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes(EASD), Madrid (9–13 Sept), highlights

Updated on:September 15,2024

A new injectable shows promise to prevent and treat hypoglycemia

byAmerican Chemical SocietyEncapsulated glucagon for insulin-induced hypoglycemia dissolves when sugar levels get seriously low (less than 60 milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL), releasing the horm

Updated on: October 09,2024

A new injectable shows promise to prevent and treat hypoglycemia

byAmerican Chemical SocietyEncapsulated glucagon for insulin-induced hypoglycemia dissolves when sugar levels get seriously low (less than 60 milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL), releasing the horm

Updated on:October 09,2024

Hunger signals, including those from endogenous cannabinoids, mapped in the brain

by Aran Sullivan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis is well-known for having an effect on eating behaviors. However, how the natural cannabinoid molecules found in th

Updated on: February 05,2024

Hunger signals, including those from endogenous cannabinoids, mapped in the brain

by Aran Sullivan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis is well-known for having an effect on eating behaviors. However, how the natural cannabinoid molecules found in th

Updated on:February 05,2024

Paper-based biosensor offers pain-free diabetes monitoring via sweat

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityA new paper-based biosensor system uses bacterial spores that germinate in response to glucose in potassium-rich bodily fluids, such as sweat. Credit: Bingha

Updated on: January 08,2025

Paper-based biosensor offers pain-free diabetes monitoring via sweat

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityA new paper-based biosensor system uses bacterial spores that germinate in response to glucose in potassium-rich bodily fluids, such as sweat. Credit: Bingha

Updated on:January 08,2025

Study links small pancreas size to faster progression to stage 3 type 1 diabetes

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2023). DOI: 10.2337/dc23-1681A multicenter, longitudinal study, co-led by investigators at the Vanderbi

Updated on: March 14,2024

Study links small pancreas size to faster progression to stage 3 type 1 diabetes

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2023). DOI: 10.2337/dc23-1681A multicenter, longitudinal study, co-led by investigators at the Vanderbi

Updated on:March 14,2024