Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

New method provides cost-effective way to effectively diagnose genetic forms of high-cholesterol

A new genetic testing method developed at Western University called LipidSeq can identify a genetic basis for high-cholesterol in almost 70 per cent of a targeted patient population.

20 Oct 2016

New research reveals link between fluid volume and temperature during hard work in hot weather

New research from the University of Montana demonstrates a unique relationship between fluid volume and fluid temperature during arduous work in the heat.

19 Oct 2016

Neu5Gc common in red meat increases risk of tumor formation

Neu5Gc, a non-human sialic acid sugar molecule common in red meat that increases the risk of tumor formation in humans, is also prevalent in pig organs, with concentrations increasing as the organs are cooked, a study by researchers from the UC Davis School of Medicine and Xiamen University School of Medicine has found.

19 Oct 2016

Food marketed as having appetite-modifying properties does not alter calorie intake, research shows

A new study has revealed there is no link between how hungry we feel and the amount of calories we consume.

19 Oct 2016

Study unravels how caloric restriction provides beneficial effects to the brain

Studies of different animal species suggest a link between eating less and living longer, but the molecular mechanisms by which caloric restriction affords protection against disease and extends longevity are not well understood.

19 Oct 2016

Researchers come together to discuss potential impact of exercise at all stages of life

Get more exercise. The often-repeated health recommendation is usually prescribed to lose weight or build muscle, but the many health effects of exercise reach far beyond weight and body composition.

19 Oct 2016

Natural compound found in red wine can lower testosterone levels in women with PCOS

Resveratrol—a natural compound found in red wine and grapes—can help address a hormone imbalance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a leading cause of infertility in women, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

19 Oct 2016

Folinic acid treatment could help improve language and communication skills of children with ASD

Prescription doses of folinic acid, which is a reduced form of a B vitamin known as folate, could help improve the language and communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

18 Oct 2016

MIT neuroscientists identify brain cells that play vital role in controlling appetite

MIT neuroscientists have discovered that brain cells called glial cells play a critical role in controlling appetite and feeding behavior.

18 Oct 2016

Scientists identify novel strategy to treat pancreatic cancer

Researchers have found that a protein called SLC6A14 is overexpressed by several fold in pancreatic tumors taken from patients and in cancerous pancreatic cells lines compared with normal pancreatic tissue or normal pancreatic cells.

18 Oct 2016

NYU Langone's cancer researcher receives Outstanding Investigator Award from NCI

Throughout her distinguished career, cancer researcher Dafna Bar-Sagi, PhD, has made fundamental contributions to the understanding of the mechanisms that drive the disease.

18 Oct 2016

$New review looks at complexity of fracture epidemiology in diabetes$

New review looks at complexity of fracture epidemiology in diabetes

Due to the ageing of populations as well as increasing obesity and adverse lifestyle factors, type 2 diabetes (T2D) is reaching epidemic proportions in many parts of the world.

17 Oct 2016

Finnish researchers identify molecular mechanism that controls migration of early macrophages

Leukocytes which arise during the embryonic period regulate iron metabolism and the growth of the mammary gland in adults.

17 Oct 2016

Activation of chemical with ER-β may help reduce obesity by converting white fat to brown fat

New research, published online in The FASEB Journal, suggests that activation of a chemical called Beta-LGND2 by the estrogen receptor Beta (ER-Beta) reduces obesity and metabolic diseases in mice by converting bad fat (white fat) to good fat (brown fat).

17 Oct 2016

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

New method provides cost-effective way to effectively diagnose genetic forms of high-cholesterol

New research reveals link between fluid volume and temperature during hard work in hot weather

Neu5Gc common in red meat increases risk of tumor formation

Food marketed as having appetite-modifying properties does not alter calorie intake, research shows

Study unravels how caloric restriction provides beneficial effects to the brain

Researchers come together to discuss potential impact of exercise at all stages of life

Natural compound found in red wine can lower testosterone levels in women with PCOS

Folinic acid treatment could help improve language and communication skills of children with ASD

MIT neuroscientists identify brain cells that play vital role in controlling appetite

Scientists identify novel strategy to treat pancreatic cancer

NYU Langone's cancer researcher receives Outstanding Investigator Award from NCI

New review looks at complexity of fracture epidemiology in diabetes

Finnish researchers identify molecular mechanism that controls migration of early macrophages

Activation of chemical with ER-β may help reduce obesity by converting white fat to brown fat

Substance NAD+ can extend life and postpone onset of aging processes

Endocrine Society issues new guidelines on hypopituitarism

Scientists develop smart drug that safely removes fat from liver and blood vessels

New research reveals key protein involved in heart failure

Purdue researchers engineer bacteriophage for detecting specific E. coli in food products

Patients with hypothyroidism have nagging symptoms despite normal TSH tests, medication use

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting