Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on: January 20,2024

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on:January 20,2024

Study finds irregular sleep patterns may lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting consistent sleep could help stave off type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. A study led by investigators at Brigham and

Updated on: July 23,2024

Study finds irregular sleep patterns may lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting consistent sleep could help stave off type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. A study led by investigators at Brigham and

Updated on:July 23,2024

Despite what you learned at school, insulin isn't just made in the pancreas

Updated on: June 25,2025

Despite what you learned at school, insulin isn't just made in the pancreas

Updated on:June 25,2025

New comprehensive review of biochemical markers of bone fragility in diabetes

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of fragility fractures is increased in people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. While guidance for the evalu

Updated on: January 24,2024

New comprehensive review of biochemical markers of bone fragility in diabetes

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of fragility fractures is increased in people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. While guidance for the evalu

Updated on:January 24,2024

Three brain responses linked to successful weight loss surgery

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThree types of brain responses which help to prevent weight regain following bariatric surgery have been identified for t

Updated on: February 21,2024

Three brain responses linked to successful weight loss surgery

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThree types of brain responses which help to prevent weight regain following bariatric surgery have been identified for t

Updated on:February 21,2024

Humanized mice reveal arsenic may raise diabetes risk only for males

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityMeasuring arsenic in liver and adipose tissue of humanized and wild-type mice. (A) Arsenical quantification in isolated liver of mice (WT male, n=5; WT fem

Updated on: March 14,2024

Humanized mice reveal arsenic may raise diabetes risk only for males

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityMeasuring arsenic in liver and adipose tissue of humanized and wild-type mice. (A) Arsenical quantification in isolated liver of mice (WT male, n=5; WT fem

Updated on:March 14,2024

Hormone protects against development of fatty liver

by Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.09.020A group at MedUni Vienna has identified a regulatory loop controlled by

Updated on: February 03,2024

Hormone protects against development of fatty liver

by Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.09.020A group at MedUni Vienna has identified a regulatory loop controlled by

Updated on:February 03,2024

Early pregnancy blood samples can shed light on risk of developing type 2 diabetes

by University of TurkuPrincipal Component Analysis of the serum metabolic profiles of the study participants in early (n = 174) and late pregnancy (n = 159) and prediabetes status at two years po

Updated on: February 21,2024

Early pregnancy blood samples can shed light on risk of developing type 2 diabetes

by University of TurkuPrincipal Component Analysis of the serum metabolic profiles of the study participants in early (n = 174) and late pregnancy (n = 159) and prediabetes status at two years po

Updated on:February 21,2024

Metabolism may be key to future treatment of kidney diseases

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCan you eat your way out of a kidney disease? Perhaps you can—according to a new study from Aarhus University.In the study, Associate Professo

Updated on: January 31,2024

Metabolism may be key to future treatment of kidney diseases

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCan you eat your way out of a kidney disease? Perhaps you can—according to a new study from Aarhus University.In the study, Associate Professo

Updated on:January 31,2024

While waiting for food: The surprising fetal gut cells that make insulin

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceIn both the FIKL cells in the small intestine (top) and beta cells in the pancreas (bottom), the mRNA molecules for making insulin (magenta) are found closer to th

Updated on: January 31,2024

While waiting for food: The surprising fetal gut cells that make insulin

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceIn both the FIKL cells in the small intestine (top) and beta cells in the pancreas (bottom), the mRNA molecules for making insulin (magenta) are found closer to th

Updated on:January 31,2024

Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on: July 05,2024

Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on:July 05,2024

Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

by Romi LondreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fas

Updated on: February 19,2024

Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

by Romi LondreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fas

Updated on:February 19,2024