Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

How short-term nighttime carb restriction boosts exercise and burns fat

Dietary modifications, like the sleep-low method, may improve exercise performance by optimizing glycogen storage and fat metabolism. A study in Nutrients shows night-time carbohydrate restriction benefits endurance and weight management.

10 Jul 2024

Pregnancy loss risk heightened by family history of endocrine diseases

Women who have close family members with endocrine diseases, including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), are at higher risk of pregnancy loss, a new study has found.

9 Jul 2024

Researchers receive $2 million in grants to advance studies on age-related cognitive impairment

Two University of Oklahoma researchers have been awarded more than $2 million in grants from the Hevolution Foundation to further their studies on age-related cognitive impairment, with an emphasis on improving "health span," or the number of years a person remains healthy.

9 Jul 2024

Pentamidine: A promising prophylactic against chlamydial infections

Despite the significant increase in sexually transmitted diseases in recent years, there is currently no vaccine available against common bacterial pathogens such as chlamydia.

9 Jul 2024

New platform developed to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism

A multidisciplinary research team has developed a discovery platform to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism - the sum of all life-sustaining chemical reactions.

9 Jul 2024

UQ researchers unlock crucial molecular secrets of aging in cells

University of Queensland researchers have unlocked crucial molecular secrets of aging in cells, potentially paving the way to improve quality of life as people age.

8 Jul 2024

Cutting-edge tools and practices revolutionize gut microbiome research

Research explores cutting-edge tools and best practices for studying gut microbial community metabolism, aiming to enhance our understanding and manipulation of the human gut microbiome for better health outcomes.

7 Jul 2024

Insilico Medicine and Fosun Pharma deliver second preclinical candidate for solid tumor treatment

Insilico Medicine("Insilico"), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, has successfully delivered the second preclinical candidate compound (PCC) in its collaboration with Fosun Pharma in June 2024, a potential innovative therapeutic using synthetic lethal strategy for the treatment of solid tumors.

5 Jul 2024

Heparan-sulfate proteoglycans found to influence Alzheimer's cell pathology

The impact of heparan-sulfate-modified proteoglycans (HSPGs) on Alzheimer's disease-associated pathways.

5 Jul 2024

Biomarkers of food intake: The key to precision nutrition

Researchers examine the potential utility of biomarkers of food intake on objective and accurate dietary assessments.

5 Jul 2024

Study suggests gastric bypass can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, irrespective of weight loss

Researchers investigated whether Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduces cardiovascular risk factors independent of calorie restriction and weight loss.

4 Jul 2024

Scientists unveil KLF15 transcription factor's role in white fat cells, opening new paths for obesity therapy

Researchers found that KLF15 is crucial for maintaining white adipocyte properties in subcutaneous fat, and its deletion induces beige adipocyte characteristics, suggesting new obesity treatment pathways.

4 Jul 2024

Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals

Study demonstrates that adherence to a healthy lifestyle can significantly mitigate the genetic risk of obesity and its related morbidities, emphasizing the importance of promoting healthy behaviors irrespective of genetic predisposition.

4 Jul 2024

New insights into brain energy metabolism may lead to neurodegenerative disease therapies

A key mechanism which detects when the brain needs an additional energy boost to support its activity has been identified in a study in mice and cells led by UCL scientists.

3 Jul 2024

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Researchers explored neutrophil involvement in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) inflammation in obesity.

3 Jul 2024

Decoding the significance of subnormal liver enzyme activity

Liver diseases are commonly diagnosed using serum enzyme assays, particularly for aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), and 5'-nucleotidase (5'-NT).

3 Jul 2024

TRPC5 gene identified as a diagnostic marker of obesity and postpartum depression

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge and collaborating institutions have discovered that alterations in the human gene TRPC5 cause obesity and postpartum depression.

2 Jul 2024

Fibrinogen-like protein 1 plays dual role in liver regeneration and hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally, exhibits a dismal five-year survival rate of only 18%.

2 Jul 2024

From Africa to Eurasia: Genetic insights into human migration and cold adaptation

"Who are we and where do we come from?" This quintessential question has intrigued humanity for millennia.

2 Jul 2024

Research paves the way for tailored diets based on individual responses to macronutrients

When it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research from the University of British Columbia shows that, for some, it may be just as important to consider the proteins and fats in their diet.

2 Jul 2024

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

How short-term nighttime carb restriction boosts exercise and burns fat

Pregnancy loss risk heightened by family history of endocrine diseases

Researchers receive $2 million in grants to advance studies on age-related cognitive impairment

Pentamidine: A promising prophylactic against chlamydial infections

New platform developed to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism

UQ researchers unlock crucial molecular secrets of aging in cells

Cutting-edge tools and practices revolutionize gut microbiome research

Insilico Medicine and Fosun Pharma deliver second preclinical candidate for solid tumor treatment

Heparan-sulfate proteoglycans found to influence Alzheimer's cell pathology

Biomarkers of food intake: The key to precision nutrition

Study suggests gastric bypass can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, irrespective of weight loss

Scientists unveil KLF15 transcription factor's role in white fat cells, opening new paths for obesity therapy

Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals

New insights into brain energy metabolism may lead to neurodegenerative disease therapies

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Decoding the significance of subnormal liver enzyme activity

TRPC5 gene identified as a diagnostic marker of obesity and postpartum depression

Fibrinogen-like protein 1 plays dual role in liver regeneration and hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence

From Africa to Eurasia: Genetic insights into human migration and cold adaptation

Research paves the way for tailored diets based on individual responses to macronutrients

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging