Researchers have uncovered a regulator of body weight that could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYale scientists have discovered that a protein known as augmentor-alpha regulates body weight in mice, an insight that could lead to new treatme

Updated on: February 19,2024

Researchers have uncovered a regulator of body weight that could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYale scientists have discovered that a protein known as augmentor-alpha regulates body weight in mice, an insight that could lead to new treatme

Updated on:February 19,2024

Metabolic remodeling during early mouse embryo development

by Zhejiang UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Prof. Zhang Jin from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine and the team led by Dr. Hu Zeping from the Tsinghua University Sch

Updated on: February 21,2024

Metabolic remodeling during early mouse embryo development

by Zhejiang UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Prof. Zhang Jin from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine and the team led by Dr. Hu Zeping from the Tsinghua University Sch

Updated on:February 21,2024

Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on: August 26,2024

Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on:August 26,2024

Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes

by Robert RizzaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop d

Updated on: February 21,2024

Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes

by Robert RizzaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop d

Updated on:February 21,2024

New study questions the role of supercomplexes in metabolism and disease

byKarolinska InstitutetSupercomplexes. Credit: Nils-Göran Larsson's labA new study published inCell Metabolismby the research group of Professor Nils-Göran Larsson, at the Depart

Updated on: January 17,2024

New study questions the role of supercomplexes in metabolism and disease

byKarolinska InstitutetSupercomplexes. Credit: Nils-Göran Larsson's labA new study published inCell Metabolismby the research group of Professor Nils-Göran Larsson, at the Depart

Updated on:January 17,2024

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

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

Mouse study finds age, disease change body temperature rhythms

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that while young and healthy mice show clear differences between daytime and nighttime body temperature rhythms,

Updated on: February 05,2024

Mouse study finds age, disease change body temperature rhythms

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that while young and healthy mice show clear differences between daytime and nighttime body temperature rhythms,

Updated on:February 05,2024

YBX1 as a key regulator of mitochondrial pyruvate uptake

by Frontiers JournalsYBX1 resides in the mitochondrial IMS. (a) Representative images of colocalization of YBX1 and PDHA1 in MDA-MB-231, MHCC-97H, and HEK293T cells. Red indicates YBX1 and green indic

Updated on: January 18,2024

YBX1 as a key regulator of mitochondrial pyruvate uptake

by Frontiers JournalsYBX1 resides in the mitochondrial IMS. (a) Representative images of colocalization of YBX1 and PDHA1 in MDA-MB-231, MHCC-97H, and HEK293T cells. Red indicates YBX1 and green indic

Updated on:January 18,2024

Single 'smart' insulin injection regulates glucose levels in mice and minipigs up to one week

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDually glucose-responsive complex for insulin delivery. Schematic of complex formation and insulin release with dual glucose-responsive mechanisms. The negatively charged

Updated on: March 14,2024

Single 'smart' insulin injection regulates glucose levels in mice and minipigs up to one week

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDually glucose-responsive complex for insulin delivery. Schematic of complex formation and insulin release with dual glucose-responsive mechanisms. The negatively charged

Updated on:March 14,2024

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

Updated on: January 31,2024

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

Updated on:January 31,2024

Research finds higher disease protection in fat cells in females

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Cincinnati finds a higher presence of mitochondria in fat tissue in females. The research suggests this provide

Updated on: February 19,2024

Research finds higher disease protection in fat cells in females

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Cincinnati finds a higher presence of mitochondria in fat tissue in females. The research suggests this provide

Updated on:February 19,2024