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Brazilian research uncovers how liver nerves regulate glucose production under stress

A study led by Brazilian researchers has produced a detailed description of the morphology of the nerves in the liver and how they control production of glucose when the organism is under stress.

11 Sep 2024

VitelloTag approach offers new solution for gene editing challenges in egg cells

A new approach for delivering miniature research tools into the interior of egg cells and embryos has been developed at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), resolving a major bottleneck to using the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 in many research organisms.

11 Sep 2024

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

Research reveals unique gut bacteria in Singaporean seniors, highlighting the microbiome's role in promoting healthier aging and reducing chronic disorders.

11 Sep 2024

A promising new therapeutic target for MASLD identified

Using a novel stem cell platform, a team of the Medical University of South Carolina researchers has identified a pathway that could be targeted by drugs to reduce fat accumulation in patients with a common form of fatty liver disease known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD.

11 Sep 2024

New target identified for potential ALS therapy

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons.

10 Sep 2024

Long-term exercise leads to healthier fat storage in obese individuals

People with obesity who are long-time exercisers have healthier belly fat tissue and can store fat there more effectively than nonexercisers with obesity, according to a new study from a team of researchers at the University of Michigan.

10 Sep 2024

Cell-free RNA analysis enhances early detection of pediatric inflammatory conditions

RNA is expelled from cells via cell death or active release, and can then find its way into blood plasma. A Cornell University-led collaboration has developed machine learning models that use these cell-free molecular RNA dregs to diagnose pediatric inflammatory conditions that are difficult to differentiate.

9 Sep 2024

Night owls have higher BMI, larger waists and face higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Night owls have a higher BMI, larger waists, more hidden body fat and are almost 50% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) than those who go to bed earlier, new research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), has found.

9 Sep 2024

Chinese farmed fur animals found to harbor dozens of novel viruses

Researchers identified 125 virus species in Chinese farmed fur animals, including 36 novel viruses with significant zoonotic potential, emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance to prevent future pandemics.

9 Sep 2024

Long COVID significantly affects children for up to 36 months, vaccines offer crucial protection

Study reveals the significant and lasting impact of long COVID on children, emphasizing the protective role of vaccines and the increased risk of autoimmune disorders.

8 Sep 2024

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

Review highlights the potential health benefits of raw white garlic consumption, particularly in improving cardiometabolic biomarkers and reducing chronic disease risks.

8 Sep 2024

NIH awards multi-million grant for groundbreaking organ transplantation research

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have been awarded a multi-million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance research in organ transplantation and antibody-mediated rejection.

6 Sep 2024

Understanding the cooperation of transcription factors in gene expression

Every cell in our body contains the same DNA, yet liver cells are different from brain cells, and skin cells differ from muscle cells.

6 Sep 2024

Aging immune system fuels cancer growth

A novel study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai addresses a critical yet under-explored question in cancer research: Why is aging the biggest risk factor for cancer? The study reveals how an aging immune system spurs tumor growth, offering new insights into cancer prevention and treatment, especially for older adults.

6 Sep 2024

AI reveals new drug targets for cancers with limited treatment options

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have used artificial intelligence to identify drug targets based on mapping regulatory networks in patient tumors.

5 Sep 2024

New dye technique allows for transparent skin imaging in live mice

Seeing what's going on inside a body is never easy. While technologies like CT scans, X-rays, MRIs, and microscopy can provide insights, the images are rarely completely clear and can come with side effects like radiation exposure.

5 Sep 2024

Researchers develop stable compound for targeted alpha therapy in prostate cancer

Compounds containing astatine-211 (211At) can be used in targeted radiotherapies for prostate cancer, but deastatination in the body remains a significant hurdle.

3 Sep 2024

Long-term air pollution exposure and poor lifestyle choices increase risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Long-term exposure to air pollution and poor lifestyle choices are key contributors to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), affecting global liver health.

3 Sep 2024

Global mental illness risks linked to commercial factors

Umbrella review identifies how commercial factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, ultra-processed foods, and social media use contribute significantly to mental illness and suicidal behaviors across various populations.

2 Sep 2024

Autophagy in HPCs modulates exosomal miRNAs to inhibit liver fibrosis

The study investigates the role of autophagy in hepatic progenitor cells (HPCs) and its potential to modulate exosomal microRNAs (miRNAs) to inhibit liver fibrosis in the context of schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasitic flatworms that can lead to severe organ damage, particularly to the liver.

2 Sep 2024

Liver News and Research

Brazilian research uncovers how liver nerves regulate glucose production under stress

VitelloTag approach offers new solution for gene editing challenges in egg cells

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

A promising new therapeutic target for MASLD identified

New target identified for potential ALS therapy

Long-term exercise leads to healthier fat storage in obese individuals

Cell-free RNA analysis enhances early detection of pediatric inflammatory conditions

Night owls have higher BMI, larger waists and face higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Chinese farmed fur animals found to harbor dozens of novel viruses

Long COVID significantly affects children for up to 36 months, vaccines offer crucial protection

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

NIH awards multi-million grant for groundbreaking organ transplantation research

Understanding the cooperation of transcription factors in gene expression

Aging immune system fuels cancer growth

AI reveals new drug targets for cancers with limited treatment options

New dye technique allows for transparent skin imaging in live mice

Researchers develop stable compound for targeted alpha therapy in prostate cancer

Long-term air pollution exposure and poor lifestyle choices increase risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Global mental illness risks linked to commercial factors

Autophagy in HPCs modulates exosomal miRNAs to inhibit liver fibrosis

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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