Metabolism News and Research

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Tau PET shows promise for early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, leads to progressive loss of memory and autonomy.

9 Aug 2023

Yale researchers create "humanized" liver in living mice to study chronic liver diseases

Yale researchers have created a functional "humanized" liver in living mice that will help scientists find human-specific mechanisms for regulating cholesterol levels and potentially for treating chronic liver diseases afflicting tens of millions of people in the United States.

9 Aug 2023

Mice lacking TMCO3 gene have shortened bones

Through next-generation sequencing, investigators have identified a mutation in the TMCO3 gene in two sisters with short stature.

9 Aug 2023

Particulate matter air pollution linked to increased cardiovascular disease death and disability worldwide

The impact of particulate matter air pollution on death and disability is on the rise worldwide, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

9 Aug 2023

Review examines visual disturbances among Parkinson’s disease patients

In a recent review published in Brain Sciences, researchers reviewed existing data on visual impairments among Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients.

9 Aug 2023

High-level BPA exposure may affect male fertility

Scientists discuss the effect of bisphenol A on human male fertility.

9 Aug 2023

Cytochromes P450 enzymes exhibit unique soft-robotic properties, study reveals

Study reveals an important discovery in the realm of nanomachines within living systems.

8 Aug 2023

Link found between vitamin D deficiency and metabolic abnormalities in children: New insights unveiled

Researchers investigated the correlation between vitamin D deficiency and metabolic syndrome (MetS) components.

8 Aug 2023

Impact of age-related alterations in lipid metabolism on general health

Scientists provide a detailed overview on age-related alterations in lipid metabolism and its association with age-related chronic diseases.

8 Aug 2023

Bone mineralization found to dampen metastatic progression of breast cancer

Tumor cells are known to be fickle sleeper agents, often lying dormant in distant tissues for years before reactivating and forming metastasis.

7 Aug 2023

Childhood abuse can induce stress that changes neural networks and functions during growth

Childhood neglect and/or abuse can induce extreme stress that significantly changes neural networks and functions during growth. This can lead to mental illnesses, including depression and schizophrenia, but the exact mechanism and means to control it were yet to be discovered.

4 Aug 2023

Study reports the first protein-based diagnostic signature to discriminate MIS-C from Kawasaki Disease and other common infections

Researchers explore the distinguishing features of MIS-C as compared to other inflammatory-infectious syndromes in children.

4 Aug 2023

Recent advances in the understanding of the role and mechanism of CCAR2 in cancer

Researchers described the dual role of cell cycle and apoptosis regulator 2 (CCAR2) in cancer progression as a tumor suppressor and promoter.

4 Aug 2023

Study reveals mechanism through which insulin-like growth factors facilitate brain plasticity

Research from the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience has identified a mechanism through which insulin-like growth factors facilitate brain plasticity.

3 Aug 2023

Mothers' diet during pregnancy can protect brain health of children and grandchildren

Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, a Monash University study using genetic models has found.

3 Aug 2023

Virginia Tech student receives NSF support to pursue new line of research into the health impact of ultra-processed foods

Zach Hutelin, a doctoral candidate in the Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health (TBMH) Graduate Program, has been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship to pursue a new line of research into the health impact of ultra-processed foods.

3 Aug 2023

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Tau PET shows promise for early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Yale researchers create "humanized" liver in living mice to study chronic liver diseases

Mice lacking TMCO3 gene have shortened bones

Particulate matter air pollution linked to increased cardiovascular disease death and disability worldwide

Review examines visual disturbances among Parkinson’s disease patients

High-level BPA exposure may affect male fertility

Cytochromes P450 enzymes exhibit unique soft-robotic properties, study reveals

Link found between vitamin D deficiency and metabolic abnormalities in children: New insights unveiled

Impact of age-related alterations in lipid metabolism on general health

Bone mineralization found to dampen metastatic progression of breast cancer

Childhood abuse can induce stress that changes neural networks and functions during growth

Study reports the first protein-based diagnostic signature to discriminate MIS-C from Kawasaki Disease and other common infections

Recent advances in the understanding of the role and mechanism of CCAR2 in cancer

Study reveals mechanism through which insulin-like growth factors facilitate brain plasticity

Mothers' diet during pregnancy can protect brain health of children and grandchildren

Virginia Tech student receives NSF support to pursue new line of research into the health impact of ultra-processed foods

Reversing β-cell failure: A promising approach for type 2 diabetes treatment

Unlocking the potential of Reg3γ: new insights into its metabolic functions and therapeutic prospects

The mechanisms of triptan using metabolomics and transcriptomics in spontaneous migraine attacks

Is there an association between alcohol consumption and blood pressure levels?

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How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

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