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Researchers identify a single protein that balances sugar and fat metabolism in the liver

Keeping everything running smoothly inside the human body is a tricky business that involves a multitude of checks and balances to make sure that an exquisite equilibrium is maintained.

2 Nov 2021

UTSW scientists discover a possible strategy to combat obesity

UT Southwestern scientists may have identified a method of safely mimicking the weight-loss benefits of a plant compound that – despite its harmful side effects – hold critical answers to developing therapies for obesity.

2 Nov 2021

An investigation of SARS-CoV-2 infection in diabetic pregnancies

Researchers discuss the basic and clinical science of the potential inter-relationships between diabetes mellitus and COVID-19 in pregnancies.

11 Oct 2021

Artificial sweeteners in drinks may increase food cravings and appetite, study reveals

A synthetic aftertaste might not be the only side effect of switching to diet soda, especially if you're trying to lose weight.

28 Sep 2021

Study discovers biological mechanism linking long-term arsenic exposure to cancer, diabetes

A University of Arizona Health Sciences study has identified the biological mechanism linking long-term arsenic exposure to diseases such as cancer and Type 2 diabetes.

15 Sep 2021

'Forever chemicals' may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls, study finds

A new USC study finds that a class of environmental pollutants known as "forever chemicals" may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls.

1 Sep 2021

Study unravels widespread tumor suppression mechanism that halts cancer metastasis

According to a study by The Wistar Institute, the tumor suppressor Parkin, whose levels are reduced in different cancer types, causes acute metabolic and oxidative stress, suppresses mitochondrial trafficking, and blocks tumor cell movement, reducing primary and metastatic tumor growth.

26 Aug 2021

Study uncovers epigenetic mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

A study at Tampere University has identified one possible epigenetic mechanism through which the conditions at conception may affect the health of an individual in later life.

10 Aug 2021

New method shows how fatty acids are absorbed by single cells

A new method developed by Institute for Systems Biology and University of California, Riverside provides new insights into cancer biology by allowing researchers to show how fatty acids are absorbed by single cells.

16 Jul 2021

Study finds clear association between hemoglobin levels and key cardiovascular traits

A new study led by the University of Oulu in Finland refutes the belief that high hemoglobin levels are always desirable for health.

15 Jul 2021

Methylglyoxal detoxification deficits can be involved in the development of schizophrenia

Methylglyoxal (MG) is a highly reactive α-ketoaldehyde formed endogenously as a byproduct of the glycolytic pathway. MG accumulates under conditions of hyperglycemia, impaired glucose metabolism, or oxidative stress.

2 Jul 2021

Study investigates the link between skeletal muscle proteome and type 2 diabetes

Globally, more than 400 million people have diabetes, most of them suffering from type 2 diabetes.

29 Jun 2021

Modulating the rap1 mechanism can help control blood sugar levels

Managing type 2 diabetes typically involves losing weight, exercise and medication, but new research by Dr. Makoto Fukuda and colleagues at Baylor College of Medicine and other institutions suggests that there may be other ways to control the condition through the brain.

23 Jun 2021

Glucose Metabolism News and Research

Researchers identify a single protein that balances sugar and fat metabolism in the liver

UTSW scientists discover a possible strategy to combat obesity

An investigation of SARS-CoV-2 infection in diabetic pregnancies

Artificial sweeteners in drinks may increase food cravings and appetite, study reveals

Study discovers biological mechanism linking long-term arsenic exposure to cancer, diabetes

'Forever chemicals' may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls, study finds

Study unravels widespread tumor suppression mechanism that halts cancer metastasis

Study uncovers epigenetic mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

New method shows how fatty acids are absorbed by single cells

Study finds clear association between hemoglobin levels and key cardiovascular traits

Methylglyoxal detoxification deficits can be involved in the development of schizophrenia

Study investigates the link between skeletal muscle proteome and type 2 diabetes

Modulating the rap1 mechanism can help control blood sugar levels

Researchers discover a new mechanism controlling satiation

Positron emission tomography can accurately measure effects of COVID-19 on the brain

Gut-brain communication by distinct nerve cells differently controls satiety and blood sugar levels

NIH-supported study aims to improve gestational diabetes screening and diagnosis

New medical publication offers guidelines on how to manage patients with unexplained low blood sugar

Diet and lifestyle may play a significant role in Alzheimer's disease

Study reveals how exercise during pregnancy confers metabolic health benefits in offspring

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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