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Study uncovers differences in one-carbon and energy metabolism between episodic, chronic depression

A study carried out in the University of Eastern Finland discovered differences in one-carbon and energy metabolism between episodic and chronic depression.

9 Dec 2021

New hormone may play a key role in the development of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

A newly discovered hormone named fabkin helps regulate metabolism and may play an important role in the development of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to research led by the Sabri Ülker Center for Metabolic Research at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

8 Dec 2021

Keto diet does not appear to work well for women

Scientists from UC Riverside are studying how the popular keto and intermittent fasting diets work on a molecular level, and whether both sexes benefit from them equally.

8 Dec 2021

Stress accelerates biological clock, but psychological resilience can help manage the effects

Scientists in recent years have developed ways to measure biological age by tracking chemical changes in DNA that occur naturally as people age but occur at different times in different people.

6 Dec 2021

Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a growing global health challenge and poses a substantial economic burden. A large-scale epidemiologic study in China has identified links between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and MAFLD.

6 Dec 2021

$3.4 million funding to explore how COVID-19 has affected the health of people with preexisting chronic conditions

Gayenell Magwood, Ph.D., of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has received more than $3.4 million in funding from the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) to investigate how COVID-19 has affected the health and quality of life of Black South Carolinians with preexisting chronic conditions and their caregivers.

6 Dec 2021

Gene expression related to liver metabolism altered by spaceflight

The latest findings of a series of studies on mice that examined harmful effects caused by spending time in space show that gene expression related to liver metabolism is altered in response to the space environment.

6 Dec 2021

Daytime meals may reduce adverse metabolic effects associated with night shift work

A small clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that eating during the nighttime—like many shift workers do—can increase glucose levels, while eating only during the daytime might prevent the higher glucose levels now linked with a nocturnal work life.

4 Dec 2021

Study reveals source of the brain's resting energy drain

Pound for pound, the brain consumes vastly more energy than other organs, and, puzzlingly, it remains a fuel-guzzler even when its neurons are not firing signals called neurotransmitters to each other.

4 Dec 2021

Green tea shown to increase the defensive capabilities of cells

Green tea has been said to have a variety of health benefits. In this interview, we speak to Professor Micheal Ristow about his latest research into green tea.

3 Dec 2021

Study could lead to new strategies to prevent or slow Alzheimer's disease

A gene mutation linked to Alzheimer's disease alters a signaling pathway in certain immune cells of individuals with the disease, according to a new study by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.

1 Dec 2021

Study analyzes global COVID-19 vaccination rates among people living with HIV

COVID-19 vaccination is especially important for immunocompromised individuals, such as people living with HIV, who face higher risks of developing severe symptoms and dying from COVID-19.

1 Dec 2021

Neural network 'hallucinates' proteins with new, stable structures

Just as convincing images of cats can be created using artificial intelligence, new proteins can now be made using similar tools. In a report in Nature, a team including researchers at the University of Washington, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Harvard University describe the development of a neural network that "hallucinates" proteins with new, stable structures.

1 Dec 2021

Introducing the PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ Microphysiological System

CN Bio, a leading developer of single and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS), otherwise known as organ-on-a-chip (OOC), today announced the commercial launch of its new PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ MPS.

From CN Bio Innovations Ltd 1 Dec 2021

Novel anti-inflammatory drug target identified by CRISPR

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Jeffrey Rathmell about his recent research into how metabolic pathways impact immune function.

1 Dec 2021

Scientists discover low amounts of cholesterol in tumor-associated macrophages

Significant changes in lipid metabolism are known to occur in cells associated with non-small-cell lung carcinoma – the most common form of lung cancer.

30 Nov 2021

Study uncovers new mechanism to explain how obesity jeopardizes the functions of skeletal muscle

A decline in metabolism and endurance of skeletal muscle is commonly observed in obese patients, but the underlying mechanism is not well-understood.

30 Nov 2021

Experimental compound reduces diabetic complications in mice

An experimental compound reduced complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in mice—not by lowering blood sugar—but by countering its consequences of cell death, inflammation, and organ damage.

24 Nov 2021

Exosomes involved in the progression of breast cancer in patients with obesity, diabetes

Obesity, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes are risk factors for breast cancer in post-menopausal women. The metabolic and inflammatory complications of obesity have a role in the formation of cancer.

24 Nov 2021

Study reveals distinct gut microbial 'signatures' highly responsive to dietary therapy for IBS

People who respond well to the recommended dietary therapy of restricting intake of fermentable carbs for irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS for short, have an abundance of particular types of bacteria in their gut, reveals research published online in the journal Gut.

23 Nov 2021

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Study uncovers differences in one-carbon and energy metabolism between episodic, chronic depression

New hormone may play a key role in the development of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Keto diet does not appear to work well for women

Stress accelerates biological clock, but psychological resilience can help manage the effects

Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

$3.4 million funding to explore how COVID-19 has affected the health of people with preexisting chronic conditions

Gene expression related to liver metabolism altered by spaceflight

Daytime meals may reduce adverse metabolic effects associated with night shift work

Study reveals source of the brain's resting energy drain

Green tea shown to increase the defensive capabilities of cells

Study could lead to new strategies to prevent or slow Alzheimer's disease

Study analyzes global COVID-19 vaccination rates among people living with HIV

Neural network 'hallucinates' proteins with new, stable structures

Introducing the PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ Microphysiological System

Novel anti-inflammatory drug target identified by CRISPR

Scientists discover low amounts of cholesterol in tumor-associated macrophages

Study uncovers new mechanism to explain how obesity jeopardizes the functions of skeletal muscle

Experimental compound reduces diabetic complications in mice

Exosomes involved in the progression of breast cancer in patients with obesity, diabetes

Study reveals distinct gut microbial 'signatures' highly responsive to dietary therapy for IBS

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