Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

The study reveals a strong association between gut microbial carbohydrate metabolism and insulin resistance, pointing to gut microbes as a key player in metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Targeting these microbial activities could offer a new therapeutic pathway for improving insulin resistance and overall metabolic health.

4 Sep 2023

Early life high fructose exposure is associated with increased prevalence of adolescent anxiety disorders

Researchers investigated whether exposure to high fructose in early life directly affects essential microglia function.

4 Sep 2023

Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

The research paper reviews the potential benefits of marine plasmalogens, a type of glycerophospholipid, in combating age-related diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These compounds, abundant in marine resources, could improve lipid metabolism and reduce oxidative stress, offering a new avenue for improving the quality of life in aging populations.

3 Sep 2023

Scientists discover new role for liver tPA in regulating cholesterol levels

Despite advances in treatment for high cholesterol, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. Scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) are investigating the role of a form of cholesterol called very-low-density lipoprotein – and their findings may lead to new treatment options in the future.

1 Sep 2023

Aligning Rhythms, Defying Alzheimer's: Intermittent Fasting's Role in Combating Alzheimer's Disease Neurodegeneration

News Medical interviewed Dr Paula Desplats, an Associate Professor of Neurosciences at the University of California San Diego.

1 Sep 2023

IBS researchers discover new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism

This is a significant development that brings hope to the one billion individuals with obesity worldwide. Researchers led by Director C. Justin LEE from the Center for Cognition and Sociality (CCS) within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have discovered new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism.

31 Aug 2023

Scientists delve deeper into how vaccines work against leishmaniasis

Scientists have established the effectiveness of vaccines they developed to prevent the disfiguring skin disease leishmaniasis in animal studies, and Phase 1 human trial planning is in motion for the most promising candidate.

31 Aug 2023

Blood NfL levels correlate with severity of Alzheimer's disease pathology

Neuroscience researchers at Wayne State University published a review article that confirms the usefulness of neurofilament light (NfL) blood levels to predict the likelihood and rate of progression of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease.

31 Aug 2023

Study reveals pathogenic mechanism of rare pediatric neurodegenerative disorder

A recent study published in Nature Metabolism has revealed the pathogenic mechanism underlying a rare pediatric neurodegenerative disorder known as mitochondrial enoyl reductase protein-associated neurodegeneration (MEPAN) syndrome.

31 Aug 2023

A type of gut bacteria may protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered a type of gut bacteria that might help improve insulin resistance, and thus protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes.

31 Aug 2023

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

An 8-week study found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods altered specific gut bacteria and positively impacted systolic blood pressure in Australians at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings suggest that this MedDairy diet could be an effective strategy for reducing cardiovascular risks.

31 Aug 2023

Parkinson's disease diagnosis could be made earlier with new blood test

Researchers have developed a blood test that detects Parkinson's disease, potentially establishing a way to help diagnose the condition before nervous system damage worsens.

30 Aug 2023

Controlling traditional cardiovascular risk factors can prevent Alzheimer's and other dementias

Cardiovascular disease and dementia frequently occur together in elderly people. Nevertheless, few longitudinal studies have examined how atherosclerosis and its associated risk factors affect brain health from middle age.

30 Aug 2023

Study finds association between high dietary phosphorus and breast cancer

Researchers evaluated associations of breast cancer incidence with different dietary phosphate levels.

30 Aug 2023

Review finds correlation between milk oligosaccharides and infant brain development

In a recent article published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the current evidence of the impact of milk oligosaccharides (MOS) on early life neurocognitive and brain development.

30 Aug 2023

Study suggests whole egg consumption has benefits over egg white consumption in young, healthy adults

Researchers investigated the impacts of different egg-based diets on healthy young individuals' immune, hematologic, and metabolic clinical profiles.

30 Aug 2023

High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

The role of diet in controlling the structure and function of the gut via chemical environment modulation.

30 Aug 2023

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

A new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed key differences in gut bacteria and their metabolic byproducts in infants that may predict the development of peanut allergies by mid-childhood.

29 Aug 2023

Higher dose and shorter treatment of key antibiotic proven to be safe for TB patients

A higher dose and shorter treatment time of a cornerstone tuberculosis (TB) drug has proven to be safe for patients, according to a clinical trial led by researchers at St George's, University of London and results published in NEJM Evidence.

29 Aug 2023

AI-powered patient triage platform predicts COVID-19 severity and length of hospitalization

A team of researchers from Yale University and other institutions globally has developed an innovative patient triage platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that the researchers say is capable of predicting patient disease severity and length of hospitalization during a viral outbreak.

29 Aug 2023

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

Early life high fructose exposure is associated with increased prevalence of adolescent anxiety disorders

Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

Scientists discover new role for liver tPA in regulating cholesterol levels

Aligning Rhythms, Defying Alzheimer's: Intermittent Fasting's Role in Combating Alzheimer's Disease Neurodegeneration

IBS researchers discover new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism

Scientists delve deeper into how vaccines work against leishmaniasis

Blood NfL levels correlate with severity of Alzheimer's disease pathology

Study reveals pathogenic mechanism of rare pediatric neurodegenerative disorder

A type of gut bacteria may protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

Parkinson's disease diagnosis could be made earlier with new blood test

Controlling traditional cardiovascular risk factors can prevent Alzheimer's and other dementias

Study finds association between high dietary phosphorus and breast cancer

Review finds correlation between milk oligosaccharides and infant brain development

Study suggests whole egg consumption has benefits over egg white consumption in young, healthy adults

High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

Higher dose and shorter treatment of key antibiotic proven to be safe for TB patients

AI-powered patient triage platform predicts COVID-19 severity and length of hospitalization

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

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