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Study links muscle gene to type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes tend to have poorer muscle function than others. Now a research team at Lund University in Sweden has discovered that in type 2 diabetes, a specific gene is of great importance for the ability of muscle stem cells to create new mature muscle cells.

23 Apr 2021

COVID-19 survivors have increased risk of death for at least six months

As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it has become clear that many survivors -; even those who had mild cases -; continue to manage a variety of health problems long after the initial infection should have resolved.

23 Apr 2021

Striking difference identified between mRNA vaccination vs. SARS-CoV-2 infection immune responses

A team of scientists from the United States has recently compared the immune response elicited by natural severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination. Their findings reveal that, unlike vaccination, natural SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a robust interferon response together with an induction of cytotoxic gene expression in peripheral blood lymphocytes. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

22 Apr 2021

Study could lead to new ways of targeting harmful bacteria

Research has identified critical factors that enable dangerous bacteria to spread disease by surviving on surfaces in hospitals and kitchens.

22 Apr 2021

UTHSC researchers receive $1.99 million to advance understanding of diabetes pathophysiology

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases recently awarded a team of UTHSC researchers $1.99 million for their work to advance understanding of the pathophysiology of prediabetes, diabetes, and related complications.

22 Apr 2021

Metabolic testing of COVID-19 patients through skin imprints

There is, therefore, a great need to understand how the illness can be diagnosed using more convenient and inexpensive methods. A new study posted to the medRxiv preprint server reveals the potential role of skin imprints to test for biomarkers that indicate a diagnosis of COVID-19 in a non-invasive way.

22 Apr 2021

New blood-based test detects lymph node metastasis in individuals with high-risk T1 colorectal cancer

Scientists at City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer and diabetes, have developed a novel, noninvasive liquid biopsy test for detecting lymph node metastasis in individuals with high-risk T1 colorectal carcinoma.

21 Apr 2021

Researchers identify the cause of severe canine juvenile epilepsy

In a study conducted at the University of Helsinki, researchers found a cause for severe epilepsy resulting in death in Parson Russell Terrier puppies at a few months of age. A change in the PITRM1 gene can lead to a dysfunction of mitochondria, the cellular energy pumps.

21 Apr 2021

Systematic review: Exposure to endocrine-disruptors could elevate breast cancer risk

Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals could elevate the risk of breast cancer, according to a new comprehensive systematic review of epidemiological research.

20 Apr 2021

Could a tuna-derived protein inhibit SARS-CoV-2?

A recent study in the journal Food Chemistry draws attention to the need for finding nutritional supplements with potential SARS-CoV-2 inhibition effects in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Apr 2021

SARS-CoV-2 can alter bone marrow macrophage (BMM)-to-osteoclast differentiation, study finds

Now, a team of researchers in China and Australia has shown that SARS-CoV-2 infection can affect bone marrow macrophage (BMM)-to-osteoclast differentiation, which may impact the skeletal system.

16 Apr 2021

Curcumin nanosystems could be powerful COVID-19 therapeutics

With new variants of SARS-CoV-2 emerging, the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. While the global vaccine rollout has moved at an impressive speed, the search for new safe, effective, and targeted therapies is still on. Now, a new study reviews the potential for curcumin, a natural alkaloid derived from turmeric, and nanosystems to treat COVID-19.

16 Apr 2021

S-2-hydroxyglutarate keeps endothelial cells in a dormant state, reveals study

The inner surface of blood vessels is lined by a wafer-thin layer of cells known as the endothelium, which forms a crucial barrier between blood and the surrounding tissue.

16 Apr 2021

Anti-diabetic drug metformin inhibits disease progression in Alport syndrome mouse model

Researchers from Kumamoto University have found that the anti-diabetic drug metformin significantly prolongs the survival of mice in a model that simulates the pathology of non-diabetic chronic kidney disease (ND-CKD) by ameliorating pathological conditions like reduced kidney function, glomerular damage, inflammation and fibrosis.

15 Apr 2021

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Study links muscle gene to type 2 diabetes

COVID-19 survivors have increased risk of death for at least six months

Striking difference identified between mRNA vaccination vs. SARS-CoV-2 infection immune responses

Study could lead to new ways of targeting harmful bacteria

UTHSC researchers receive $1.99 million to advance understanding of diabetes pathophysiology

Metabolic testing of COVID-19 patients through skin imprints

New blood-based test detects lymph node metastasis in individuals with high-risk T1 colorectal cancer

Researchers identify the cause of severe canine juvenile epilepsy

Systematic review: Exposure to endocrine-disruptors could elevate breast cancer risk

Could a tuna-derived protein inhibit SARS-CoV-2?

SARS-CoV-2 can alter bone marrow macrophage (BMM)-to-osteoclast differentiation, study finds

Curcumin nanosystems could be powerful COVID-19 therapeutics

S-2-hydroxyglutarate keeps endothelial cells in a dormant state, reveals study

Anti-diabetic drug metformin inhibits disease progression in Alport syndrome mouse model

Study shows how alcohol may affect the brain, offers potential treatments for alcohol misuse

Series of reviews discuss key issues in chronic kidney disease and bone disorders

Modified immune cells may prove a game-changer for patients with late-stage cancers

Mediterranean diet combined with lean beef can lower risk factors for heart disease

Mouse model closely replicates human NAFLD

Novel ultrasensitive assay to measure cathepsin B in the blood

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