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Examining the protein that protects insulin-producing cells

Examining the protein that protects insulin-producing cells

byLund UniversityCFB and CFD expression is altered in human pancreatic islets, animal models of diabetes, and INS-1 C3-deficient clones. (A) WB for FB in supernatants from cultures of human panc

Examining the protein that protects insulin-producing cells

byLund UniversityCFB and CFD expression is altered in human pancreatic islets, animal models of diabetes, and INS-1 C3-deficient clones. (A) WB for FB in supernatants from cultures of human panc
New study uncovers potential treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

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

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
Rap1 controls the body's sugar levels from the brain

Rap1 controls the body's sugar levels from the brain

by Baylor College of MedicineModifying the activity of gene Rap1 in VMH neurons of the hypothalamus can regulate blood glucose in an animal model. Credit: M. Fukuda/JCI insight, 2021Managing type

Rap1 controls the body's sugar levels from the brain

by Baylor College of MedicineModifying the activity of gene Rap1 in VMH neurons of the hypothalamus can regulate blood glucose in an animal model. Credit: M. Fukuda/JCI insight, 2021Managing type
Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US—and not just for transgender people

Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US—and not just for transgender people

by G. Samantha Rosenthal,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 1976, awoman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhodareceived a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Tw

Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US—and not just for transgender people

by G. Samantha Rosenthal,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 1976, awoman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhodareceived a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Tw
Improving obesity care: New AI technique to predict waist circumference and identify patient obesity risk

Improving obesity care: New AI technique to predict waist circumference and identify patient obesity risk

by Catherine Graham,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence tool can predict the size of a person's waistline by simply analyzing their age, height, we

Improving obesity care: New AI technique to predict waist circumference and identify patient obesity risk

by Catherine Graham,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence tool can predict the size of a person's waistline by simply analyzing their age, height, we
Stress from rising population numbers may cause a decline in human fertility

Stress from rising population numbers may cause a decline in human fertility

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA predicted population drop at the end of the century could be explained by stress from meaningless social interactions, according to a review art

Stress from rising population numbers may cause a decline in human fertility

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA predicted population drop at the end of the century could be explained by stress from meaningless social interactions, according to a review art
Education essential for eating well on the night shift

Education essential for eating well on the night shift

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageIn Australia, one in every five employees are shift workers. But when you work irregular hours, you eat at irregular hours and this can p

Education essential for eating well on the night shift

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageIn Australia, one in every five employees are shift workers. But when you work irregular hours, you eat at irregular hours and this can p
Common plastics chemical could harm boys' development

Common plastics chemical could harm boys' development

by Cara MurezPhthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb.The new study links the c

Common plastics chemical could harm boys' development

by Cara MurezPhthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb.The new study links the c
Vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function

Vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function due to a reduction in energy production in the muscles, according to a mouse study published in the

Vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function due to a reduction in energy production in the muscles, according to a mouse study published in the
Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes

Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicMedical illustration of living kidney donation. Credit: Mayo ClinicWith more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available

Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicMedical illustration of living kidney donation. Credit: Mayo ClinicWith more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available
Building a blueprint of metabolic health—from mouse to human

Building a blueprint of metabolic health—from mouse to human

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Systems(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cels.2024.05.006Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a health condition characterized

Building a blueprint of metabolic health—from mouse to human

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Systems(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cels.2024.05.006Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a health condition characterized
Women with irregular periods may be at risk for liver disease

Women with irregular periods may be at risk for liver disease

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these wom

Women with irregular periods may be at risk for liver disease

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these wom