ABarginase, the first-in-class drug for multiple obesity-related metabolic diseases

by Hong Kong Polytechnic University3D molecular models of ABarginase, albumin and FcRn receptor on a cell surface. Credit: Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityResearchers from The Hong Kong Polytechn

Updated on: February 05,2024

ABarginase, the first-in-class drug for multiple obesity-related metabolic diseases

by Hong Kong Polytechnic University3D molecular models of ABarginase, albumin and FcRn receptor on a cell surface. Credit: Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityResearchers from The Hong Kong Polytechn

Updated on:February 05,2024

Blood testing identifies biomarkers of suicidal thoughts

byUniversity of California - San DiegoIn most cells, mitochondria (green) form complex tubular networks that help them distribute energy throughout the cell. Disruption of these mitochondrial ne

Updated on: January 20,2024

Blood testing identifies biomarkers of suicidal thoughts

byUniversity of California - San DiegoIn most cells, mitochondria (green) form complex tubular networks that help them distribute energy throughout the cell. Disruption of these mitochondrial ne

Updated on:January 20,2024

Hot flashes, yet another early indicator for Alzheimer's disease

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs if hot flashes alone weren't bad enough for women going through the menopause transition, a new study suggests that

Updated on: January 17,2024

Hot flashes, yet another early indicator for Alzheimer's disease

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs if hot flashes alone weren't bad enough for women going through the menopause transition, a new study suggests that

Updated on:January 17,2024

Metabolism changes with age, just not when you might think

by Duke University School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism—the rate

Updated on: February 21,2024

Metabolism changes with age, just not when you might think

by Duke University School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism—the rate

Updated on:February 21,2024

New research offers prospects to measure metabolic rate

bySkolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDeuterium uptake in different organs of mice for various classes of lipids. Credit: International Journal of Molecular SciencesScientists from Skolt

Updated on: January 24,2024

New research offers prospects to measure metabolic rate

bySkolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDeuterium uptake in different organs of mice for various classes of lipids. Credit: International Journal of Molecular SciencesScientists from Skolt

Updated on:January 24,2024

New biomarker for predicting non-lymphocytic lesions, including germinoma, in patients with central diabetes insipidus

byFujita Health UniversityMicroscopic image reveals the presence of germinomas in a clinical sample of central diabetes insipidus. Credit: Germinoma he x200Central diabetes insipidus (CDI), a ra

Updated on: January 09,2024

New biomarker for predicting non-lymphocytic lesions, including germinoma, in patients with central diabetes insipidus

byFujita Health UniversityMicroscopic image reveals the presence of germinomas in a clinical sample of central diabetes insipidus. Credit: Germinoma he x200Central diabetes insipidus (CDI), a ra

Updated on:January 09,2024

Uncovering the role of ATP in ovulation suggests new treatment for infertility

by Nagoya UniversityPurinergic neurons, a source of ATP triggering ovulation. Credit: Naoko Inoue and Hazim Safiullar, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya UniversityA research gro

Updated on: February 03,2024

Uncovering the role of ATP in ovulation suggests new treatment for infertility

by Nagoya UniversityPurinergic neurons, a source of ATP triggering ovulation. Credit: Naoko Inoue and Hazim Safiullar, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya UniversityA research gro

Updated on:February 03,2024

Researchers discover new link to pancreatic hormone in type 1 diabetes

by Mater GroupSchematic of RAGE as an α cell sensor that regulates the expression of glucagon. (A) In non-diabetic conditions, glucagon (GCG) expression leads to increased blood glucose (BG) levels, w

Updated on: January 18,2024

Researchers discover new link to pancreatic hormone in type 1 diabetes

by Mater GroupSchematic of RAGE as an α cell sensor that regulates the expression of glucagon. (A) In non-diabetic conditions, glucagon (GCG) expression leads to increased blood glucose (BG) levels, w

Updated on:January 18,2024

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, accordi

Updated on: January 22,2024

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, accordi

Updated on:January 22,2024

Breastfeeding protects against type 1 diabetes but cow's milk raises risk, research suggests

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, shows that breastfeeding

Updated on: February 21,2024

Breastfeeding protects against type 1 diabetes but cow's milk raises risk, research suggests

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, shows that breastfeeding

Updated on:February 21,2024

New study finds lower cardiovascular risk in type 1 diabetes than in type 2 diabetes

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin theJournal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography &amp

Updated on: February 27,2025

New study finds lower cardiovascular risk in type 1 diabetes than in type 2 diabetes

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin theJournal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography &amp

Updated on:February 27,2025

Effects of COVID-19 infection on the thyroid gland still present after one year

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere COVID-19 disease affects thyroid function through a variety of mechanisms according to a new study from Dr. Ilaria Muller an

Updated on: January 27,2024

Effects of COVID-19 infection on the thyroid gland still present after one year

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere COVID-19 disease affects thyroid function through a variety of mechanisms according to a new study from Dr. Ilaria Muller an

Updated on:January 27,2024