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  • What are Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals?
    Health - 8 May 2019
    The endocrine system releases hormones into circulation which affects different organs and regulates numerous homeostatic and growth functions within the body. Endocrine disruption chemicals alter the...
  • Ghrelin Sites of Action
    Health - 26 Feb 2019
    The peptide hormone ghrelin is secreted by the gastrointestinal tract, and plays a pivotal role in appetite stimulation through its action on hypothalamic neurons. Ghrelin is bound by the presynaptic...
  • Fat Mass and Obesity-Associated Gene (FTO)
    Health - 29 Dec 2022
    Obesity arises when a person has a calorie intake that is consistently more than is required for their metabolic rate and level of physical activity.
  • Ghrelin and Depression
    Health - 26 Feb 2019
    Ghrelin is a peptide hormone produced by the gastrointestinal tract, with multiple actions in the body. Its best-known function involves energy metabolism. Ghrelin is an orexigenic hormone which...
  • Chemerin, Obesity and Diabetes
    Health - 10 Jan 2019
    Chemerin is an adipokine that is thought to contribute to the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus and obesity.
  • Golden Berry (Physalis peruviana): Anti-Inflammatory Properties and Emerging Evidence for Metabolic Health
    Health - 4 Jan 2026
    How a traditional Andean fruit is emerging as a scientifically supported functional food for inflammation control and metabolic resilience.
  • Physiological Roles of Klotho
    Health - 6 Feb 2020
    The klotho (kl) gene was identified as a regulator of normal ageing, where mutated forms led to accelerated ageing phenotypes. Therefore, klotho can be considered as an ‘ageing-suppressor’ gene. In...
  • Leptin Mutations
    Health - 26 Feb 2019
    Leptin is a peptide hormone produced by adipocytes. It is a key part of the regulatory mechanism for appetite and energy stores, acting via central and peripheral actions. This hormone shows effects...
  • Adipose Expandability Hypothesis
    Health - 26 Feb 2019
    Adipose tissue is connective tissue primarily comprised of white and brown adipocytes (fat cells). Though previously thought of as an inert tissue, adipocytes have been shown to play varied roles not...
  • Cell-Cultured Fat and Its Role in Improving Flavor and Texture of Alternative Meat Products
    Health - 9 Mar 2026
    This article examines how cultivated fat has the potential to bridge the gap between plant-based analogs and authentic animal tissue.

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