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

Body's ability to prevent cell damage hampered by excess carbs

by Haley Bridger,Harvard UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA high body mass index (BMI) is closely correlated with insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. For decades, nutrition guidel

Updated on: February 19,2024

Body's ability to prevent cell damage hampered by excess carbs

by Haley Bridger,Harvard UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA high body mass index (BMI) is closely correlated with insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. For decades, nutrition guidel

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

Reducing your risk of pancreatitis

by Laurel KellyAcute exudative pancreatitis on CT scan. Credit: Hellerhoff/WikipediaPancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked behind the stomach

Updated on: February 05,2024

Reducing your risk of pancreatitis

by Laurel KellyAcute exudative pancreatitis on CT scan. Credit: Hellerhoff/WikipediaPancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked behind the stomach

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

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

International comprehensive consensus issued on management of achondroplasia

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFifty-five experts from 16 countries have collaborated on a new consensus statement on the management of achondroplasia (AC

Updated on: February 21,2024

International comprehensive consensus issued on management of achondroplasia

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFifty-five experts from 16 countries have collaborated on a new consensus statement on the management of achondroplasia (AC

Updated on:February 21,2024

CoQ10 for pregnant rats reverses diet-induced retinal damage in offspring

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research in rats suggests a common antioxidant supplement may protect the next generation from a leading cause of blindness stemming

Updated on: February 05,2024

CoQ10 for pregnant rats reverses diet-induced retinal damage in offspring

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research in rats suggests a common antioxidant supplement may protect the next generation from a leading cause of blindness stemming

Updated on:February 05,2024

Researchers uncover how sugar substitutes disrupt liver detoxification

by Experimental BiologyNon-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) consumed in the diet enter the liver from the blood circulation. Researchers found that in liver cells, the detoxifying transporter P-glycoprotein

Updated on: February 21,2024

Researchers uncover how sugar substitutes disrupt liver detoxification

by Experimental BiologyNon-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) consumed in the diet enter the liver from the blood circulation. Researchers found that in liver cells, the detoxifying transporter P-glycoprotein

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study on cluster of chemoreceptor cells shows overactive cells linked to type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of MissouriAbstract. Credit:The Journal of Physiology(2024). DOI: 10.1113/JP286975Researchers from the University of Missouri are studying potential therapies to target

Updated on: January 07,2025

Study on cluster of chemoreceptor cells shows overactive cells linked to type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of MissouriAbstract. Credit:The Journal of Physiology(2024). DOI: 10.1113/JP286975Researchers from the University of Missouri are studying potential therapies to target

Updated on:January 07,2025

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

In resistance training, focusing on load or number of repetitions leads to same muscle growth

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPScore plot of the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) including all samples. HL = high-load resistance training; LL = low-load resistance training; Pre = pre-train

Updated on: February 21,2024

In resistance training, focusing on load or number of repetitions leads to same muscle growth

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPScore plot of the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) including all samples. HL = high-load resistance training; LL = low-load resistance training; Pre = pre-train

Updated on:February 21,2024

An important step toward next-generation probiotics

by University of GothenburgCo-isolation and cross-feeding ofF. prausnitziiandD. pigerin vitro.a, Co-culture ofF. prausnitziiDSM 32186 andD. piger&n

Updated on: May 29,2024

An important step toward next-generation probiotics

by University of GothenburgCo-isolation and cross-feeding ofF. prausnitziiandD. pigerin vitro.a, Co-culture ofF. prausnitziiDSM 32186 andD. piger&n

Updated on:May 29,2024