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RExMap unlocks gut microbiome secrets: Revealing their global influence on health

Groundbreaking RExMap database enables species-level mapping of gut microbes, revealing a core set of fifteen microbes shared by humans across the globe.

21 Apr 2023

Brain's glucose metabolism: Key to unlocking new therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

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20 Apr 2023

A downstream pathway critical for lymphoma development discovered

MYC proteins are important regulators of cancer cell growth, proliferation and metabolism through their ability to increase the expression of proteins involved in these processes.

20 Apr 2023

Immune cells in the duodenum may be responsible for iron absorption problems, study suggests

Approximately one to two milligrams of the trace element must be supplied daily through food and finally absorbed in the duodenum for a balanced iron metabolism.

20 Apr 2023

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG), where about 80% of the stomach is removed, is effective for treating obesity and its complications, but it has been associated with bone loss in adolescents.

20 Apr 2023

Sex-specific differences in the risk and resilience for Alzheimer's disease

Two-thirds of people living with Alzheimer's disease in the United States are women, according to the Alzheimer's Association's 2019 Alzheimer's Disease Facts & Figures report.

19 Apr 2023

Researchers compare the action of natural and therapeutic opioids

The human body naturally produces opioid-like substances, such as endorphins, which block the perception of pain and increase the feeling of well-being.

19 Apr 2023

Newly discovered protein may be pivotal for traumatic heterotopic ossification

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has discovered a protein that appears to be pivotal for traumatic heterotopic ossification (HO), a condition in which bone forms in muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues after traumatic injury or surgery.

19 Apr 2023

Early pregnancy blood serum metabolomic profile reveals risk of developing diabetes

Researchers from the University of Turku discovered that women who developed prediabetes after pregnancy had aberrations already in their early pregnancy blood serum metabolomic profile.

19 Apr 2023

Assessing the efficacy, safety and tolerability of AXA1125 in long COVID patients

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of endogenous metabolic modulator, AXA1125.

19 Apr 2023

Can a disrupted gut microbiota contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis?

Research investigates whether a disrupted gut microbiota contributes to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis. The study found that a disruptive gut microbiome may contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis.

18 Apr 2023

Dietary dicarbonyls may improve insulin sensitivity and reduce type 2 diabetes risk

A recent study investigates how dietary intake of dicarbonyls impacts insulin sensitivity and β-cell function and, as a result, the incidence of type 2 diabetes.

18 Apr 2023

Mouse studies can help find better therapeutic targets for people with PCOS

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, can cause a range of symptoms, including disrupted menstrual cycles, abdominal obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.

18 Apr 2023

Ecological and evolutionary implications of the sharing of metabolites between different microbes in the gut microbiome

The researchers provide important insights into the cross-feeding mechanisms of nutrients in the gut microbiome and their impacts on host health.

18 Apr 2023

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth

Researchers discussed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth.

18 Apr 2023

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Researchers examined the correlations between acute and chronic red wine (RW) intake and health.

18 Apr 2023

Study finds sugary beverages increase dementia risk, while natural juices may help prevent it

Sugary beverages were associated with a higher risk of dementia, whereas moderate intake of natural juices was associated with a lower dementia risk.

17 Apr 2023

Factors shaping maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy and the impact on infant health

In an article published in the journal Current Opinion in Microbiology, scientists have provided a detailed overview of the factors affecting maternal gut microbiota during pregnancy and its impact on maternal and infant health.

17 Apr 2023

New discovery can revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Recently, a team of South Korean scientists led by Director C. Justin LEE of the Center for Cognition and Sociality within the Institute for Basic Science made a new discovery that can revolutionize both the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

17 Apr 2023

New PET imaging breakthrough offers potential Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment breakthrough

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16 Apr 2023

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

RExMap unlocks gut microbiome secrets: Revealing their global influence on health

Brain's glucose metabolism: Key to unlocking new therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

A downstream pathway critical for lymphoma development discovered

Immune cells in the duodenum may be responsible for iron absorption problems, study suggests

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Sex-specific differences in the risk and resilience for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers compare the action of natural and therapeutic opioids

Newly discovered protein may be pivotal for traumatic heterotopic ossification

Early pregnancy blood serum metabolomic profile reveals risk of developing diabetes

Assessing the efficacy, safety and tolerability of AXA1125 in long COVID patients

Can a disrupted gut microbiota contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis?

Dietary dicarbonyls may improve insulin sensitivity and reduce type 2 diabetes risk

Mouse studies can help find better therapeutic targets for people with PCOS

Ecological and evolutionary implications of the sharing of metabolites between different microbes in the gut microbiome

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Study finds sugary beverages increase dementia risk, while natural juices may help prevent it

Factors shaping maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy and the impact on infant health

New discovery can revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

New PET imaging breakthrough offers potential Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment breakthrough

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging