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Eating patterns may help explain different rates of heart disease, stroke among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos

Dietary patterns may help explain different rates of heart disease and stroke among various Hispanic/Latino populations in the U.S., according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

3 Mar 2022

Long or irregular menstrual cycles may be linked with increased risk of NAFLD

Women with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these women may also be at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

3 Mar 2022

Identifying and managing drug-drug interactions key to the safe use of nirmatrelvir–ritonavir in COVID-19 treatment

Researchers compiled evidence-based recommendations in consultation with European and North American clinicians and pharmacologists for recognizing and managing drug-drug interactions with nirmatrelvir–ritonavir.

3 Mar 2022

Nicotinamide riboside supplement shows promise as a potential therapy for Parkinson’s disease

Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is amember of the vitamin B3 family, which can be found in foods like fruits, vegetables, meat, and milk. It is also used as a nutritional supplement to boost cellular levels of NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide).

2 Mar 2022

Triple drug regimen proven effective against non-structural protein-1 of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers evaluated the synergistic activity of drugs acting against non-structural protein 1 of SARS-CoV-2 to decrease the viral infectivity.

2 Mar 2022

Intestinal cells can change specializations during their lives, finds study

Intestinal cells can change specializations during their lives. The BMP signaling pathway – an important communication mechanism between cells – appears to be the driver of these changes.

1 Mar 2022

Developmental delays related to Leigh syndrome may occur earlier than previously known

Researchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have found that developmental delays associated with Leigh syndrome, the most common pediatric mitochondrial disorder, may occur earlier than previously recognized – even before metabolic stroke and regression – which could provide clinicians with an opportunity for earlier diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.

1 Mar 2022

Scientists reveal molecular mechanisms behind bone loss caused by chronic liver injury

A research team led by Prof. Chen Di from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences along with other collaborators have revealed the molecular mechanisms behind bone loss caused by chronic liver injury.

1 Mar 2022

Early menopause puts women at greater risk of dementia later in life

Women who enter menopause very early, before age 40, were found to be more likely to develop dementia of any type later in life compared to women who begin menopause at the average menopause-onset age of 50 to 51 years, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

1 Mar 2022

Research sheds light on the role of lipids in Alzheimer’s disease development

Neurons in the brain coexist with and rely on many other cell types to function properly. Astrocytes, which take their name from their star shape, ensure the survival of neurons by feeding and detoxifying them with the help of a multifunctional protein, APOE.

1 Mar 2022

US research reveals the role of Heparan Sulfate in obesity

AMSBIO reports how researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis, USA) have used their 10E4 Heparan Sulfate (HS) antibody in pioneering obesity research to quantify the role of HS in the process of intercellular mitochondria transfer to macrophages.

From AMS Biotechnology 1 Mar 2022

Harvard researcher develops new model system to illuminate the fundamentals of aging

Huge amounts of time and money have been devoted to finding treatments for diseases that become more common as we age, like cancer and Alzheimer's.

28 Feb 2022

Study provides new understanding of the earliest molecular events in Type 1 Diabetes pathogenesis

For the first time, researchers have revealed that during the development of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), when insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are under attack from T lymphocytes, the cells lining the pancreatic duct reprogram themselves in an attempt to suppress autoimmune T cell responses.

28 Feb 2022

Research shows intergenerational effects of preconception opioids in male offspring rats

New research from scientists at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University suggests opioid use before pregnancy-; even if not used during pregnancy itself-; could result in a higher likelihood that a mother's male offspring will develop type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

28 Feb 2022

Novel mechanism that connects circadian rhythm and muscle repair discovered

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a novel mechanism that connects circadian rhythm-controlled cellular metabolism and regeneration with muscle repair after injury, according to recent findings published in the journal Genes and Development.

28 Feb 2022

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

A new study discusses changes in the microbiota of various parts of the body with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Feb 2022

Research holds promise for improving asthma treatments for obese people

Over half of people with asthma are obese. These individuals do not respond well to standard therapies, but new research out of the Vermont Lung Center holds promise for improving asthma treatments for this population.

25 Feb 2022

Study identifies specific RNA biomarkers linked to gastrointestinal issues in kids with autism

As a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helps patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), many of whom may also be struggling with gastrointestinal or digestive issues, including constipation and diarrhea.

25 Feb 2022

Osteoblast-derived vesicles regulate the switch from bone formation to resorption via a miRNA-mediated mechanism

Osteoblasts act in a group to make bone over the course of several months. However, how osteoblasts cooperate with each other in vivo is still unknown.

25 Feb 2022

Melatonin as a safe and potentially life-saving treatment for COVID-19

A new study discusses the possible role of melatonin, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, in treating COVID-19.

24 Feb 2022

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Eating patterns may help explain different rates of heart disease, stroke among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos

Long or irregular menstrual cycles may be linked with increased risk of NAFLD

Identifying and managing drug-drug interactions key to the safe use of nirmatrelvir–ritonavir in COVID-19 treatment

Nicotinamide riboside supplement shows promise as a potential therapy for Parkinson’s disease

Triple drug regimen proven effective against non-structural protein-1 of SARS-CoV-2

Intestinal cells can change specializations during their lives, finds study

Developmental delays related to Leigh syndrome may occur earlier than previously known

Scientists reveal molecular mechanisms behind bone loss caused by chronic liver injury

Early menopause puts women at greater risk of dementia later in life

Research sheds light on the role of lipids in Alzheimer’s disease development

US research reveals the role of Heparan Sulfate in obesity

Harvard researcher develops new model system to illuminate the fundamentals of aging

Study provides new understanding of the earliest molecular events in Type 1 Diabetes pathogenesis

Research shows intergenerational effects of preconception opioids in male offspring rats

Novel mechanism that connects circadian rhythm and muscle repair discovered

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

Research holds promise for improving asthma treatments for obese people

Study identifies specific RNA biomarkers linked to gastrointestinal issues in kids with autism

Osteoblast-derived vesicles regulate the switch from bone formation to resorption via a miRNA-mediated mechanism

Melatonin as a safe and potentially life-saving treatment for COVID-19

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production