Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

New method detects unrecognized chemicals in the human body

From the 1960s to the 1980s, the use of lead in fuel, paints, and pipes caused widespread contamination.

6 Dec 2024

Researchers map the circadian clock in the fly brain

All animals including humans are subject to daily rhythms in their activity and sleep, hunger, metabolism, and reproduction.

6 Dec 2024

Scientists link proteins to Alzheimer’s through cutting-edge genetic method

Researchers have developed MR-SPI, a novel method integrated with AlphaFold3, to identify causal protein biomarkers and predict their 3D structural changes in Alzheimer’s disease. This breakthrough offers insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.

5 Dec 2024

Researchers develop diabetes prediction system using clinical and genetic data

A research team led by professor Nan-Hee Kim from Korea University's College of Medicine (Nan-Hee Kim and So-Young Park of Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism; Min-Hee Kim and Jae-Young Kim of Health Science Research Center) recently developed a diabetes prediction system using clinical and genetic data. The system was registered for the domestic patent.

5 Dec 2024

Aging of lung stem cells drives iron deficiency and reduces capacity for tumor formation

Aging induces iron deficiency, reducing stem cell function and tumor growth while enhancing ferroptosis resistance, revealing new cancer prevention strategies.

5 Dec 2024

Liver conversion of fructose fuels cancer growth by supplying lipids for tumor proliferation

This research highlights the indirect role of fructose in cancer, revealing how liver metabolism enhances tumor growth through lipid-mediated mechanisms.

5 Dec 2024

Replacing carbohydrates with protein and fat improves cholesterol profiles in type 2 diabetes

Research indicates that a carbohydrate-reduced, high-protein diet improves lipid metabolism and reduces liver fat in type 2 diabetes without weight loss.

5 Dec 2024

Gut microbiome and brain evolution: New insights into energy allocation

Gut microbiota from primates with larger brains promotes glucose production and energy allocation for brain function, shedding light on metabolic strategies in evolution.

4 Dec 2024

Ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate restores protein balance and targets Alzheimer’s-linked aggregates

Scientists identify β-hydroxybutyrate as a key regulator of protein solubility, offering a novel pathway to combat neurodegeneration in aging and Alzheimer’s disease.

4 Dec 2024

ACMG sets new lifelong guidelines for managing phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency

Updated evidence-based clinical guidelines for phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency diagnosis and management.

4 Dec 2024

Aging reduces cancer risk by limiting cell regeneration

When it comes to cancer, aging is a double-edged sword, researchers are increasingly learning.

4 Dec 2024

College students’ loneliness outweighs screen time in causing insomnia

Being lonely is a bigger hurdle to a good night's sleep for college students than too much time at a computer or other electronic screen, a new study by Oregon State University suggests.

4 Dec 2024

Fructose consumption linked to accelerated tumor growth in cancer models

Fructose consumption has increased considerably over the past five decades, largely due to the widespread use of high-fructose corn syrup as a sweetener in beverages and ultra-processed foods.

4 Dec 2024

Scientists uncover coffee's surprising effect on gut microbiota

Scientists reveal that coffee consumption influences gut microbiota composition, with a strong link to the bacterium Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, independent of caffeine.

3 Dec 2024

Study finds no impact of high vitamin D doses on type 2 diabetes prevention

Using significantly higher doses of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect the incidence of type 2 diabetes in elderly men and women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

3 Dec 2024

Gut microbes may have helped human ancestors develop larger brains

Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy to support brain growth and maintenance.

3 Dec 2024

Ketone metabolism redefines protein quality control in aging brains

Ketone bodies, produced by the body to provide fuel during fasting, have roles in regulating cellular processes and aging mechanisms beyond energy production. Research at the Buck Institute shows that ketone bodies can best be understood as powerful signaling metabolites affecting brain function in aging and Alzheimer's disease.

3 Dec 2024

New insights into anti-seizure medications during pregnancy

Two common antiseizure medications, lamotrigine and levetiracetam, are safe to use during pregnancy, according to a Stanford Medicine-led study.

3 Dec 2024

Fas-p53 pathway drives metabolic dysfunction and obesity-linked insulin resistance

Researchers unveil Fas-p53 axis as a key regulator in adipocyte metabolism, linking it to obesity and insulin sensitivity through energy expenditure and inflammation pathways.

3 Dec 2024

Spatial transcriptomics uncovers new treatment paths for triple-negative breast cancer

Study uses spatial transcriptomics to map intratumoral heterogeneity and microenvironmental dynamics in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The findings identify nine spatial archetypes and gene signatures linked to immunotherapy response and patient outcomes.

2 Dec 2024

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

New method detects unrecognized chemicals in the human body

Researchers map the circadian clock in the fly brain

Scientists link proteins to Alzheimer’s through cutting-edge genetic method

Researchers develop diabetes prediction system using clinical and genetic data

Aging of lung stem cells drives iron deficiency and reduces capacity for tumor formation

Liver conversion of fructose fuels cancer growth by supplying lipids for tumor proliferation

Replacing carbohydrates with protein and fat improves cholesterol profiles in type 2 diabetes

Gut microbiome and brain evolution: New insights into energy allocation

Ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate restores protein balance and targets Alzheimer’s-linked aggregates

ACMG sets new lifelong guidelines for managing phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency

Aging reduces cancer risk by limiting cell regeneration

College students’ loneliness outweighs screen time in causing insomnia

Fructose consumption linked to accelerated tumor growth in cancer models

Scientists uncover coffee's surprising effect on gut microbiota

Study finds no impact of high vitamin D doses on type 2 diabetes prevention

Gut microbes may have helped human ancestors develop larger brains

Ketone metabolism redefines protein quality control in aging brains

New insights into anti-seizure medications during pregnancy

Fas-p53 pathway drives metabolic dysfunction and obesity-linked insulin resistance

Spatial transcriptomics uncovers new treatment paths for triple-negative breast cancer

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