Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

OSU researchers design a highly effective, low-dose, manganese-MOF MRI agent

Scientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent with the potential to outperform current agents while being less toxic to patients and more environmentally friendly.

7 Nov 2025

Scientists uncover mechanism driving efficient protein deacetylation by Sir2 enzyme

Sir2, an enzyme belonging to sirtuins, has been effectively involved in the deacetylation of proteins. A tandem allosteric effect of reactant and product is responsible for the efficient deacetylation cycle of the Sir2 enzyme, reveal researchers from Science Tokyo.

7 Nov 2025

Diabetes drug blunts exercise-induced health improvements

A widely prescribed diabetes drug may be sabotaging one of the most trusted strategies for preventing the disease: exercise.

7 Nov 2025

How diet affects aging metabolism differently for men and women

Research reveals sex-based differences in diet's impact on metabolism, highlighting plant proteins for men and moderate wine for women in older adults.

7 Nov 2025

Intensive mind-body retreat rapidly alters brain function and blood biology

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body techniques, including meditation and healing practices, produced rapid and wide-ranging changes in brain function and blood biology.

6 Nov 2025

Maternal type 1 diabetes confers a protective effect in children through epigenetic programming

Children with a family history of type 1 diabetes (T1D) have an increased risk of developing the disease.

6 Nov 2025

Longevity gene offers clues to extending life without restrictive diets

The pursuit of a longer life may currently be trending for tech bros, but the notion of a fountain of youth, or even immortality, has intrigued people for millennia.

6 Nov 2025

How gut microbes shape sleep: New review reveals microbiome clues to insomnia and apnea

A new Brain Medicine review maps how gut microbes influence sleep disorders, from insomnia and sleep apnea to circadian disruption, via bile acids, neurotransmitters, and immune pathways. The findings highlight gut-driven targets for improving sleep quality through diet, probiotics, and microbiome modulation.

5 Nov 2025

Inhibiting ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 shrinks lung cancers in mice

NYU Langone Health researchers found that a type of cell death caused by a buildup of highly reactive molecules suppresses lung tumor growth.

5 Nov 2025

Opioid receptors caught in motion offering clues for safer painkillers

Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called mu-opioid (pronounced "mew-opioid") receptors. What they didn't know - until now - was exactly what happens next.

5 Nov 2025

Researchers uncover molecular key to prevent brown fat decline with age

As the body ages, brown adipose tissue activity decreases, fewer calories are burned, and this can contribute to obesity and certain chronic cardiovascular diseases that worsen with age.

5 Nov 2025

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

Explore how smart automation enables precise, reproducible workflows in anaerobic microbiome research, improving accuracy and experimental control.

From Molecular Devices UK Ltd 5 Nov 2025

Study sheds light on how Alzheimer's disease may contribute to larger health issues

A recent study from Houston Methodist sheds light on how Alzheimer's disease may contribute to larger health issues by hijacking the body's ability to regulate its metabolism.

5 Nov 2025

Action needed to fix gender gap in cardiac rehab

Addressing barriers to cardiac rehab for women is essential. The AHA's guidelines focus on enhancing access and promoting effective heart health strategies.

5 Nov 2025

Gut bacteria metabolize nitrogen compounds to prevent cancer-causing nitrosamines

Nitrogen metabolism of gut bacteria can provide health benefits. Specifically, gut microbes metabolize dietary nitrates and nitrites and prevent the formation of cancer-causing compounds called nitrosamines.

5 Nov 2025

Trojan horse strategy using cesium nanosalts shows powerful anti-cancer effects

Recently, a team led by Academician Hongjie Zhang, Researcher Shuyan Song, Associate Researcher Pengpeng Lei, and Dr. Ran An at the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed an innovative strategy to construct a series of biodegradable cesium nanosalts.

4 Nov 2025

Study finds high intake of ultra-processed foods tied to reduced DNA methylation

Women who consumed more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) showed distinct DNA methylation patterns, mostly reduced across key gene regions. These exploratory findings suggest that high UPF intake may influence gene regulation through epigenetic mechanisms.

4 Nov 2025

Do GLP-1 drugs cause cancer? New review says no, may even protect

A comprehensive review in The Journal of Clinical Investigation finds no overall link between GLP-1 receptor agonists and increased cancer risk, countering early safety concerns. Instead, evidence suggests possible protective effects for certain cancers, supported by metabolic and immune-modulating mechanisms.

4 Nov 2025

Free radicals generated at a specific site in astrocytes may promote dementia

Researchers have discovered that free radicals generated at a specific site in non-neuronal brain cells called astrocytes, may promote dementia, according to a Weill Cornell Medicine study.

4 Nov 2025

New review illuminates the intricate connections between gut microbiota and sleep regulation

A comprehensive review published today in Brain Medicine illuminates the intricate connections between gut microbiota and sleep regulation, establishing the microbiota-gut-brain axis as a critical pathway in understanding and potentially treating sleep disorders.

4 Nov 2025

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

OSU researchers design a highly effective, low-dose, manganese-MOF MRI agent

Scientists uncover mechanism driving efficient protein deacetylation by Sir2 enzyme

Diabetes drug blunts exercise-induced health improvements

How diet affects aging metabolism differently for men and women

Intensive mind-body retreat rapidly alters brain function and blood biology

Maternal type 1 diabetes confers a protective effect in children through epigenetic programming

Longevity gene offers clues to extending life without restrictive diets

How gut microbes shape sleep: New review reveals microbiome clues to insomnia and apnea

Inhibiting ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 shrinks lung cancers in mice

Opioid receptors caught in motion offering clues for safer painkillers

Researchers uncover molecular key to prevent brown fat decline with age

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

Study sheds light on how Alzheimer's disease may contribute to larger health issues

Action needed to fix gender gap in cardiac rehab

Gut bacteria metabolize nitrogen compounds to prevent cancer-causing nitrosamines

Trojan horse strategy using cesium nanosalts shows powerful anti-cancer effects

Study finds high intake of ultra-processed foods tied to reduced DNA methylation

Do GLP-1 drugs cause cancer? New review says no, may even protect

Free radicals generated at a specific site in astrocytes may promote dementia

New review illuminates the intricate connections between gut microbiota and sleep regulation

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

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