Researchers identify new mechanism that could improve the efficiency of diabetes treatments

by University of BarcelonaProposed mechanistic model for the hepatic effects of Gdf15 deficiency on fibrosis, gluconeogenesis and fatty liver via the TGF-β1-SMAD3 pathway. Credit:Metabolism

Updated on: March 05,2024

Researchers identify new mechanism that could improve the efficiency of diabetes treatments

by University of BarcelonaProposed mechanistic model for the hepatic effects of Gdf15 deficiency on fibrosis, gluconeogenesis and fatty liver via the TGF-β1-SMAD3 pathway. Credit:Metabolism

Updated on:March 05,2024

Involvement of brain peptide dynamics in the pathology of fatty liver disease

by Niigata UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Hepatology International(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s12072-023-10601-1Various factors including obesity, diabetes, etc. are related to the etiology

Updated on: January 09,2024

Involvement of brain peptide dynamics in the pathology of fatty liver disease

by Niigata UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Hepatology International(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s12072-023-10601-1Various factors including obesity, diabetes, etc. are related to the etiology

Updated on:January 09,2024

Beneficial bacteria in the infant gut uses nitrogen from breast milk to support baby's health

by University of Massachusetts AmherstB. infantis biomass accumulation while utilizing urea as a nitrogen source. UMA272 (a), UMA299 (b), and UMA302 (c) growth on urea as the primary nitrogen sou

Updated on: February 21,2024

Beneficial bacteria in the infant gut uses nitrogen from breast milk to support baby's health

by University of Massachusetts AmherstB. infantis biomass accumulation while utilizing urea as a nitrogen source. UMA272 (a), UMA299 (b), and UMA302 (c) growth on urea as the primary nitrogen sou

Updated on:February 21,2024

What makes mice fat, but not rats? Suppressing NMU, study finds

by Okayama UniversityAccording to a new study conducted by Okayama University researchers, the species-specific expression pattern of the NMU gene was responsible for different functions in rats

Updated on: February 21,2024

What makes mice fat, but not rats? Suppressing NMU, study finds

by Okayama UniversityAccording to a new study conducted by Okayama University researchers, the species-specific expression pattern of the NMU gene was responsible for different functions in rats

Updated on:February 21,2024

Abnormal lactate metabolism linked to kidney injury in diabetic patients

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisrupted kidney metabolism is a key driver of progressive kidney injury in diabetic kidney disease (DKD), according

Updated on: January 17,2024

Abnormal lactate metabolism linked to kidney injury in diabetic patients

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisrupted kidney metabolism is a key driver of progressive kidney injury in diabetic kidney disease (DKD), according

Updated on:January 17,2024

Transgender women may be more likely to have type 2 diabetes than cisgender women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransgender women may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes comparedto cisgender women,but not to cisgender men, according to

Updated on: January 28,2024

Transgender women may be more likely to have type 2 diabetes than cisgender women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransgender women may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes comparedto cisgender women,but not to cisgender men, according to

Updated on:January 28,2024

Novel insights into how muscles change during endurance training

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselMuscles adapt to endurance training thus becoming more efficient and resilient. Credit: PixabayThe more we exercise our endurance, the fitter we become—and so

Updated on: January 20,2024

Novel insights into how muscles change during endurance training

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselMuscles adapt to endurance training thus becoming more efficient and resilient. Credit: PixabayThe more we exercise our endurance, the fitter we become—and so

Updated on:January 20,2024

New study links high birth weight to childhood obesity in the US

by TranSpreadCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin the journalReproductive and Developmental Medicinehas found a strong association between fetal macrosomia (

Updated on: March 13,2024

New study links high birth weight to childhood obesity in the US

by TranSpreadCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin the journalReproductive and Developmental Medicinehas found a strong association between fetal macrosomia (

Updated on:March 13,2024

New study uncovers potential treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic diagram of the mechanism by which Thrap3 affects NAFLD through translocation of AMPK. Dysregulation of autophagy/mitop

Updated on: January 19,2024

New study uncovers potential treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic diagram of the mechanism by which Thrap3 affects NAFLD through translocation of AMPK. Dysregulation of autophagy/mitop

Updated on:January 19,2024

Antacids may improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAntacids improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes but had no effect on reducing the risk of diabetes in the general population, accord

Updated on: February 05,2024

Antacids may improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAntacids improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes but had no effect on reducing the risk of diabetes in the general population, accord

Updated on:February 05,2024

Researchers find cold-activated brown fat asks for more sugar via signaling RNAkines

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesBAT stimulates hepatic gluconeogenesis upon cold exposure.a–jEight-week-old male C57BL6/J mice were placed in RT (25 °C) or cold (4 °C) for 72 

Updated on: January 19,2024

Researchers find cold-activated brown fat asks for more sugar via signaling RNAkines

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesBAT stimulates hepatic gluconeogenesis upon cold exposure.a–jEight-week-old male C57BL6/J mice were placed in RT (25 °C) or cold (4 °C) for 72 

Updated on:January 19,2024

Higher genetic risk of obesity means working out harder for same results, study shows

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPersons with a higher genetic risk of obesity need to work out harder than those of moderate or low genetic risk to avoid becoming

Updated on: March 30,2024

Higher genetic risk of obesity means working out harder for same results, study shows

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPersons with a higher genetic risk of obesity need to work out harder than those of moderate or low genetic risk to avoid becoming

Updated on:March 30,2024