Diabetes & Endocrinology

Research links single gene to female infertility

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchLoss of Fgfr2c from the ovary leads to an absence in primordial germ cells (PGCs), the precursors of the eggs. Immunofluorescence analysis for the germ cell

Updated on: January 17,2024

Research links single gene to female infertility

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchLoss of Fgfr2c from the ovary leads to an absence in primordial germ cells (PGCs), the precursors of the eggs. Immunofluorescence analysis for the germ cell

Updated on:January 17,2024

Fructose intake driver of obesity, just like in hibernating animals, study finds

Fructose intake driver of obesity, just like in hibernating animals, study findsby Kelsea Pieters,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colo

Updated on: January 24,2024

Fructose intake driver of obesity, just like in hibernating animals, study finds

Fructose intake driver of obesity, just like in hibernating animals, study findsby Kelsea Pieters,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colo

Updated on:January 24,2024

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

Inhibiting production of a key material biosynthesis to slow tumor growth

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversitySAM inhibitor drastically reduced cancer growth in models of human cancer. Credit: Northwestern UniversityMany cancers hijack a metabolic mechanism known as t

Updated on: February 21,2024

Inhibiting production of a key material biosynthesis to slow tumor growth

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversitySAM inhibitor drastically reduced cancer growth in models of human cancer. Credit: Northwestern UniversityMany cancers hijack a metabolic mechanism known as t

Updated on:February 21,2024

SMNDC1 loss induces alpha cells to produce insulin

by Austrian Academy of SciencesImmunofluorescence images of alpha cells highlighting induction of insulin protein upon loss of SMNDC1. Credit: Tamara Casteels,CellReport 2022.Beta cells in

Updated on: January 28,2024

SMNDC1 loss induces alpha cells to produce insulin

by Austrian Academy of SciencesImmunofluorescence images of alpha cells highlighting induction of insulin protein upon loss of SMNDC1. Credit: Tamara Casteels,CellReport 2022.Beta cells in

Updated on:January 28,2024

Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study

Updated on: February 19,2024

Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study

Updated on:February 19,2024

New perspectives on metabolic (dysfunction) associated fatty liver disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFatty liver disease is a condition characterized by a build-up of fat in the liver and is the most common chronic liver disease th

Updated on: January 17,2024

New perspectives on metabolic (dysfunction) associated fatty liver disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFatty liver disease is a condition characterized by a build-up of fat in the liver and is the most common chronic liver disease th

Updated on:January 17,2024

Decreasing sedentary time in class found to reduce obesity in children

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIntroducing more movement into lessons led to an 8% reduction in children's waist-to-height ratio, according to new research from

Updated on: March 13,2024

Decreasing sedentary time in class found to reduce obesity in children

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIntroducing more movement into lessons led to an 8% reduction in children's waist-to-height ratio, according to new research from

Updated on:March 13,2024

Obesity linked to higher dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is associated with a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later, finds a new UCL study suggesting that weight management co

Updated on: June 01,2024

Obesity linked to higher dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is associated with a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later, finds a new UCL study suggesting that weight management co

Updated on:June 01,2024

Adjusting diet can help women through menopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAltering diet can reduce unfavorable health changes associated with menopause such as blood sugar control and cholesterol levels.The

Updated on: February 03,2024

Adjusting diet can help women through menopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAltering diet can reduce unfavorable health changes associated with menopause such as blood sugar control and cholesterol levels.The

Updated on:February 03,2024

Menopause and the heart connection

by Deb Balzer3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHWomen experience menopause at different ages—and different ways—which can, among other things, affect their heart health.The avera