'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

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

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

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

Metabolic markers could give clues for brain hypertension

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients who suffer from a form of raised brain pressure could have their condition identified earlier thanks to new metabolic clues, n

Updated on: January 31,2024

Metabolic markers could give clues for brain hypertension

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients who suffer from a form of raised brain pressure could have their condition identified earlier thanks to new metabolic clues, n

Updated on:January 31,2024

For the first time, researchers visualize metabolic process at the single-cell level

byUniversity of ChicagoA new PME imaging and machine learning technique can measure glycolysis at both the cellular and sub-cellular levels, potentially leading to new methods for treating a wid

Updated on: February 21,2024

For the first time, researchers visualize metabolic process at the single-cell level

byUniversity of ChicagoA new PME imaging and machine learning technique can measure glycolysis at both the cellular and sub-cellular levels, potentially leading to new methods for treating a wid

Updated on:February 21,2024

People with diabetes and cognitive decline may be at higher risk for heart disease

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes who have cognitive impairment could be at greater risk for stroke, heart attack or death than other individual

Updated on: February 03,2024

People with diabetes and cognitive decline may be at higher risk for heart disease

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes who have cognitive impairment could be at greater risk for stroke, heart attack or death than other individual

Updated on:February 03,2024

Study identifies effects of secretin on cardiorenal function

by American Physiological SocietyMyocardial glucose uptake results. A: representative [18F]FDG PET/CT vertical long axis images showing Ki of the heart after secretin and placebo infusions (n = 1

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study identifies effects of secretin on cardiorenal function

by American Physiological SocietyMyocardial glucose uptake results. A: representative [18F]FDG PET/CT vertical long axis images showing Ki of the heart after secretin and placebo infusions (n = 1

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

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

2009 update to WIC cost-effective for reducing childhood obesity

by Elana GotkineThe 2009 update to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was estimated to be cost-effective for preventing childhood obesity, according to a

Updated on: March 13,2024

2009 update to WIC cost-effective for reducing childhood obesity

by Elana GotkineThe 2009 update to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was estimated to be cost-effective for preventing childhood obesity, according to a

Updated on:March 13,2024

Obesity alters molecular architecture of liver cells. Repairing structure reverses metabolic disease

by Harvard School of Public HealthThe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is white and lipid droplets appear yellow In this three-dimensional image of the interior of a diseased mouse liver cell created b

Updated on: January 31,2024

Obesity alters molecular architecture of liver cells. Repairing structure reverses metabolic disease

by Harvard School of Public HealthThe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is white and lipid droplets appear yellow In this three-dimensional image of the interior of a diseased mouse liver cell created b

Updated on:January 31,2024

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

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