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Glucokinase activators induce hepatic lipid accumulation in mice with high-fat diet

The researchers demonstrated that glucokinase activation was effective in lowering blood glucose in mice with high-fat diet-induced obesity, while it potentially raised the risk of increasing hepatic lipid accumulation that triggered the PERK-UPR pathway.

11 Aug 2023

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy benefits mother and baby, study finds

Receiving a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy can benefit pregnant people and their newborn infants, according to findings recently published in Vaccine.

11 Aug 2023

Problematic social media use linked to depression symptoms

Receiving therapy for problematic social media use can be effective in improving the mental wellbeing of people with depression, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

11 Aug 2023

Discontinuation of pandemic-related food assistance benefits led to substantial increase in food insufficiency in the U.S.

The recent discontinuation of pandemic-related food assistance benefits, known as the Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) Emergency Allotments, led to a substantial increase in food insufficiency in the United States, according to a new study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

11 Aug 2023

New gene therapy shows promise for treating fusion-driven cancers

A new study presents a promising treatment method for so-called fusion-driven cancers, which are currently often difficult to cure. These fusion-driven cancers are caused by an error in cell division that creates a fusion of different genes.

11 Aug 2023

Genetically diverse mice reveal key differences in innate immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory have created a panel of genetically diverse mice that accurately model the highly variable human response to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

11 Aug 2023

Research illustrates the role of Gasdermin D protein in immunity tolerance to food

A research team led by Prof. ZHU Shu from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) illustrated the role of Gasdermin D (GSDMD) protein in immunity tolerance to food in the small intestine.

11 Aug 2023

Study identifies 135 genes associated with human skin color

The skin, hair and eye color of more than eight billion humans is determined by the light-absorbing pigment known as melanin.

11 Aug 2023

CRISPR/sgRNA-SAM therapy: a potential breakthrough for Parkinson's disease?

Researchers utilize the CRISPR-Cas9 system to induce the synthesis of dopamine (DA) in the brains of a rat model for Parkinson’s disease.

11 Aug 2023

The past, present, and future of insects for human consumption

Researchers review data using insects as a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

11 Aug 2023

Key exercises for asthmatic people help improve their lung function, finds study

Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study suggests.

11 Aug 2023

Personalized exercise testing may be more effective for fat loss

The best heart rate for burning fat differs for each individual and often does not align with the "fat burning zone" on commercial exercise machines, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers report.

11 Aug 2023

Using ultrasound and AI to investigate the characteristics and healing trajectory of burn wounds

To provide the best care for injured service members, combat medics need reliable tools. To develop better tools, they call upon engineers.

11 Aug 2023

COVID-19 lockdown may have led to waning immunity to gastrointestinal viruses

Following the first stay-at-home orders issued in the U.S. to curb the spread of COVID-19, gastrointestinal viruses such as norovirus, rotavirus and adenovirus all but disappeared from California communities, and remained at very low levels for nearly 2 years.

11 Aug 2023

Gut microbiota could affect the responsiveness and efficacy of cancer treatment

A vast number of microbes colonizes the human body to form an ecological community known as the microbiota. Microbiota are made up of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea.

11 Aug 2023

Illustrating the safety of a new drug treatment designed for spinal cord injury

New orally available drug for spinal cord injury found to be safe and tolerable in healthy participants.

11 Aug 2023

Study reveals APOE-ε4 allele increases the risk for Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease

Previous research has revealed that the Apolipoprotein-ε4 (APOE-ε4) allele increases the risk for a variety of diseases in aging populations, specifically Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease. And yet, despite the negative effects of this genetic variant, it remains prevalent in approximately 20% of the human population.

11 Aug 2023

A third dose boosted cross-protection against SARS-CoV-2 viral variants, finds study

Transplant recipients must take life-long immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection, but these drugs can compromise the effectiveness of vaccines.

11 Aug 2023

Brain development linked to the emergence of autism spectrum disorder

Two distinct neurodevelopmental abnormalities that arise just weeks after the start of brain development have been associated with the emergence of autism spectrum disorder, according to a new Yale-led study in which researchers developed brain organoids from the stem cells of boys diagnosed with the disorder.

10 Aug 2023

Men and women with elevated blood sugar levels have greater risk of cardiovascular diseases

Men and women with raised blood sugar levels have 30-50% greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases even when these levels are below the threshold for diabetes, a new study has shown.

10 Aug 2023

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Glucokinase activators induce hepatic lipid accumulation in mice with high-fat diet

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy benefits mother and baby, study finds

Problematic social media use linked to depression symptoms

Discontinuation of pandemic-related food assistance benefits led to substantial increase in food insufficiency in the U.S.

New gene therapy shows promise for treating fusion-driven cancers

Genetically diverse mice reveal key differences in innate immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

Research illustrates the role of Gasdermin D protein in immunity tolerance to food

Study identifies 135 genes associated with human skin color

CRISPR/sgRNA-SAM therapy: a potential breakthrough for Parkinson's disease?

The past, present, and future of insects for human consumption

Key exercises for asthmatic people help improve their lung function, finds study

Personalized exercise testing may be more effective for fat loss

Using ultrasound and AI to investigate the characteristics and healing trajectory of burn wounds

COVID-19 lockdown may have led to waning immunity to gastrointestinal viruses

Gut microbiota could affect the responsiveness and efficacy of cancer treatment

Illustrating the safety of a new drug treatment designed for spinal cord injury

Study reveals APOE-ε4 allele increases the risk for Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease

A third dose boosted cross-protection against SARS-CoV-2 viral variants, finds study

Brain development linked to the emergence of autism spectrum disorder

Men and women with elevated blood sugar levels have greater risk of cardiovascular diseases

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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