Research boosts case for new gene therapy to treat severe form of epilepsy

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests how a newly developed gene therapy can treat Dravet syndrome, a

Updated on: February 21,2024

Research boosts case for new gene therapy to treat severe form of epilepsy

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests how a newly developed gene therapy can treat Dravet syndrome, a

Updated on:February 21,2024

The mere sight of a meal triggers an inflammatory response in the brain

by University of BaselCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven before carbohydrates reach the bloodstream, the very sight and smell of a meal trigger the release of insulin. For the first time, researchers

Updated on: February 05,2024

The mere sight of a meal triggers an inflammatory response in the brain

by University of BaselCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven before carbohydrates reach the bloodstream, the very sight and smell of a meal trigger the release of insulin. For the first time, researchers

Updated on:February 05,2024

Dietary pyruvate targets cytosolic phospholipase A2 to mitigate inflammation and obesity in mice

by Higher Education PressThe mechanism of action of pyruvate by targeting cPLA2 and inhibiting cPLA2-mediated downstream signaling. Credit: Sadaf Hasan, Nabil Ghani, Xiangli Zhao, Julia Good, Amanda H

Updated on: July 25,2024

Dietary pyruvate targets cytosolic phospholipase A2 to mitigate inflammation and obesity in mice

by Higher Education PressThe mechanism of action of pyruvate by targeting cPLA2 and inhibiting cPLA2-mediated downstream signaling. Credit: Sadaf Hasan, Nabil Ghani, Xiangli Zhao, Julia Good, Amanda H

Updated on:July 25,2024

Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a new treatment target fo

Updated on: September 13,2024

Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a new treatment target fo

Updated on:September 13,2024

Obesity alters molecular architecture of liver cells. Repairing structure reverses metabolic disease

by Harvard School of Public HealthThe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is white and lipid droplets appear yellow In this three-dimensional image of the interior of a diseased mouse liver cell created b

Updated on: January 31,2024

Obesity alters molecular architecture of liver cells. Repairing structure reverses metabolic disease

by Harvard School of Public HealthThe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is white and lipid droplets appear yellow In this three-dimensional image of the interior of a diseased mouse liver cell created b

Updated on:January 31,2024

Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

by Karolinska InstitutetIncidence of hospitalizations due to hyponatremia according to temperature (°C). Credit: Jonatan LindhGlobal warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring h

Updated on: February 19,2024

Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

by Karolinska InstitutetIncidence of hospitalizations due to hyponatremia according to temperature (°C). Credit: Jonatan LindhGlobal warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring h

Updated on:February 19,2024

Diabetic retinopathy tied to lower vision-related quality of life

by Lori SolomonVision-related quality of life (VRQoL) declines with the presence and higher severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR), according to a review published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Ophthalmol

Updated on: March 14,2024

Diabetic retinopathy tied to lower vision-related quality of life

by Lori SolomonVision-related quality of life (VRQoL) declines with the presence and higher severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR), according to a review published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Ophthalmol

Updated on:March 14,2024

Low-cal vs. fasting diets: How does each affect the microbiome?

by Alan MozesWhen it comes to the array of different microorganisms found in the human gut, more is better: A more diverse microbiome is a healthier microbiome.Now, initial results of a small,on

Updated on: January 24,2024

Low-cal vs. fasting diets: How does each affect the microbiome?

by Alan MozesWhen it comes to the array of different microorganisms found in the human gut, more is better: A more diverse microbiome is a healthier microbiome.Now, initial results of a small,on

Updated on:January 24,2024

For diabetes and liver cancer, study suggests new screening guidelines

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterCollagen fibers in a three-dimensional hydrogel (left panel). When advanced glycation end products—a byproduct of poorly controlled diabetes—ar

Updated on: March 14,2024

For diabetes and liver cancer, study suggests new screening guidelines

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterCollagen fibers in a three-dimensional hydrogel (left panel). When advanced glycation end products—a byproduct of poorly controlled diabetes—ar

Updated on:March 14,2024

Offspring of people who were obese as teens are likely to be obese as well, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMean Body Mass Index (BMI) Distribution of Offspring According to Maternal and Paternal BMI Status. Analyses are based on 447,883 complete parent-offspring (of both sexes)

Updated on: July 08,2024

Offspring of people who were obese as teens are likely to be obese as well, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMean Body Mass Index (BMI) Distribution of Offspring According to Maternal and Paternal BMI Status. Analyses are based on 447,883 complete parent-offspring (of both sexes)

Updated on:July 08,2024

Molecule boosts fat burning

by University of BonnHuman brown adipocytes, lipid stained red (RedO oil stain). Credit: Laia Reverte Salisa / University of BonnNormally, fat cells store energy. In brown fat cells, however, ene

Updated on: February 03,2024

Molecule boosts fat burning

by University of BonnHuman brown adipocytes, lipid stained red (RedO oil stain). Credit: Laia Reverte Salisa / University of BonnNormally, fat cells store energy. In brown fat cells, however, ene

Updated on:February 03,2024

Indirectly influencing cancer's out-of-control cell replication

by Gunnar Bartsch,University of WürzburgDimeric structure of phosphoglycolate phosphatase. The enlarged section on the right shows the ligand-binding pocket in complex with the small molecule in

Updated on: February 05,2024

Indirectly influencing cancer's out-of-control cell replication

by Gunnar Bartsch,University of WürzburgDimeric structure of phosphoglycolate phosphatase. The enlarged section on the right shows the ligand-binding pocket in complex with the small molecule in

Updated on:February 05,2024