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Adenosine is a nucleoside composed of a molecule of adenine attached to a ribose sugar molecule (ribofuranose) moiety via a ß-N9-glycosidic bond.

Ohio State study reveals bacterial defense mechanism against phages

One of the many secrets to bacteria's success is their ability to defend themselves from viruses, called phages, that infect bacteria and use their cellular machinery to make copies of themselves.

26 Apr 2024

Exploring the potential of ketogenic diets in managing epilepsy

The mechanisms of action, efficacy, and side effects of ketogenic diet (KD) variations in epileptic patients.

26 Apr 2024

Researchers uncover mechanism behind mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's

A team of researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has identified a mechanism that causes mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's patients resulting in a reduction of the supply of energy to the brain.

25 Apr 2024

State-of-the art imaging reveals how lipid metabolism is changed in Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease causes significant problems with memory, thinking and behavior and is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 50 million people around the world each year.

23 Apr 2024

Cells use liquid droplets to regulate signaling pathways, study finds

Healthy cells respond appropriately to changes in their environment. They do this by sensing what's happening outside and relaying a command to the precise biomolecule in the precise domain that can carry out the necessary response.

22 Apr 2024

ApoA-IV surge after bariatric surgery enhances insulin secretion and energy expenditure

Bariatric surgery has emerged as an effective means of reducing weight in morbidly obese individuals, while also significantly improving diabetes. Currently, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are two of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries.

18 Apr 2024

Study finds low and high GI diets boost endurance performance over low-carb diets

A study published in Sports Medicine – Open evaluated how carbohydrate intake and glycemic index affect endurance training outcomes, showing significant effects on metabolic flexibility and glycogen storage.

16 Apr 2024

Childhood traumatic experiences may get "under the skin" later in life

A University of Michigan study has shown that traumatic experiences during childhood may get "under the skin" later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.

15 Apr 2024

Unveiling the key role of RNA modification in HIV-1 survival and replication

A chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate is now confirmed to be key to the virus's ability to survive and thrive after infecting host cells, a new study has found.

12 Apr 2024

Gut bacteria play a pivotal role in obesity's impact on body fat metabolism

Review explores the complex interplay between gut microbiota dysregulation in obesity and its impacts on white and brown adipose tissue metabolism, focusing on direct and indirect effects on mitochondria, highlighting potential avenues for obesity treatment through microbiota-focused strategies.

11 Apr 2024

UCLA study finds pre-surgery immunotherapy safe for pancreatic cancer patients

A pilot study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators suggests that for people with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, administrating an immunotherapy drug in combination with chemotherapy before surgery is safe and may improve long-term outcomes.

5 Apr 2024

Muscles in microgravity: Spaceflight duration impacts muscle protein stress markers

Study explores the differential effects of short and long-duration space missions on muscle protein nitrosylation in astronauts, indicating adaptations and potential impairments in muscle function due to microgravity, and highlights the role of inflight exercise in mitigating some negative effects on muscle health.

3 Apr 2024

DNA repair process key to memory formation, study finds

Study reveals that learning triggers a series of molecular events including DNA damage and repair in hippocampal neurons, mediated by TLR9, crucial for memory formation.

31 Mar 2024

Study reveals trigonelline as a therapeutic agent for mitochondrial dysfunction in aging

Sarcopenia is the age-related decline in skeletal muscle due to the wasting of myofiber.

26 Mar 2024

Vitamin D shows promise in targeting aging's biological mechanisms, study finds

What is currently known about the potential effect of vitamin D (VitD) on modulating some hallmarks of aging.

26 Mar 2024

Study shows the negative impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on human health

A new metastudy published in Cambridge Prisms: Plastics by Cambridge University Press, has identified a body of evidence demonstrating the negative impact of microplastics and nanoplastics (MPs and NPs) on human health and identifying the limitations of current research.

18 Mar 2024

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Ohio State study reveals bacterial defense mechanism against phages

Exploring the potential of ketogenic diets in managing epilepsy

Researchers uncover mechanism behind mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's

State-of-the art imaging reveals how lipid metabolism is changed in Alzheimer's disease

Cells use liquid droplets to regulate signaling pathways, study finds

ApoA-IV surge after bariatric surgery enhances insulin secretion and energy expenditure

Study finds low and high GI diets boost endurance performance over low-carb diets

Childhood traumatic experiences may get "under the skin" later in life

Unveiling the key role of RNA modification in HIV-1 survival and replication

Gut bacteria play a pivotal role in obesity's impact on body fat metabolism

UCLA study finds pre-surgery immunotherapy safe for pancreatic cancer patients

Muscles in microgravity: Spaceflight duration impacts muscle protein stress markers

DNA repair process key to memory formation, study finds

Study reveals trigonelline as a therapeutic agent for mitochondrial dysfunction in aging

Vitamin D shows promise in targeting aging's biological mechanisms, study finds

Study shows the negative impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on human health

Unraveling the complexities of muscle repair in diabetes: A call for targeted research and therapies

Nanoparticles turbocharge turmeric's curcumin for enhanced health benefits

Scientists aim to understand why T cells do not sustain energy in tumors

Exploring the power of diet: A new frontier in disease management and cancer treatment

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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