Metabolism News and Research

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Body fat percentage beats BMI in predicting obesity-related health risks, study says

A study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that body fat percentage (%BF) thresholds are more accurate than BMI for predicting obesity-related health conditions, suggesting new standards for defining overweight and obesity.

19 May 2024

New insights into health challenges and the risk factors driving metabolic syndromes

The latest findings from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, published today in The Lancet, provide new insights into health challenges and the risk factors that are driving them.

17 May 2024

Monell study uncovers dual role of mammalian sweet taste receptor in regulating blood sugar levels

The rich research portfolio of the Monell Chemical Senses Center on sweet taste goes way back: Monell scientists were one of four teams in 2001 that found and described the mammalian sweet taste receptor – TAS1R2-TAS1R3.

17 May 2024

POSTECH and ImmunoBiome make significant breakthrough in the fight against cancer

A team of POSTECH and ImmunoBiome has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against cancer. Their research, published in the May issue of Nature Immunology (Volume 25, pages790–801,2024), explores a dietary-derived bacterial strain, IMB001.

17 May 2024

Genetic variants in XDH and SLC2A9 genes linked to T2DM control in Jordanian population

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. This study determines the relationships between uric acid levels, specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes linked to uric acid metabolism [xanthine dehydrogenase (XDH) and Solute carrier family 2 member 9 (SLC2A9) genes], and control of HbA1c levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) within the Jordanian population.

17 May 2024

USC researcher receives $3.1M to study early brain development in babies born to diabetic mothers

It has long been understood that pregnant women with diabetes are more likely to have children with obesity than women who do not have diabetes during pregnancy.

16 May 2024

Genes and age reveal new insights into cognitive variability, study finds

Study examines the effects of specific genes and age on cognition, revealing potential for creating genotype- and cognition-stratified cohorts for future research.

16 May 2024

Study examines the ecological sustainability of children's and young people's diets

A study by researchers at the University of Bonn examines the ecological sustainability of children's and young people's diets.

16 May 2024

Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

The effect of a low-calorie, sufficient fiber regimen combined with probiotic supplements and physical activity on health, body composition, and physique.

16 May 2024

Microplastics found in human blood: potential cardiovascular threat

A study in Environment International finds microplastic polymers in human blood, raising concerns over cardiovascular risks due to their size and shape.

15 May 2024

Comparative analysis of sprint interval exercises on metabolic and physiological responses

Physical activities like jogging, walking, cycling, and sprinting are activities known to engage the musculoskeletal system and result in the utilization of energy.

15 May 2024

Menthol-derived molecules: promising candidates for anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity therapy

Modified derivatives of natural products have led to significant therapeutic advances and commercial success in recent times.

15 May 2024

Unraveling the link between HLA genes and drug eruptions

Although medications can often help patients find a cure or respite from their condition, millions of people worldwide suffer from unpredictable drug toxicities every year.

15 May 2024

RPGRIP1L gene expression levels can be a potential prognostic marker for invasive breast cancer

A protein called retinitis pigmentosa GTPase regulator interacting protein 1-like (RPGRIP1L) performs various functions that are important for development and for health throughout life, and mutations in the RPGRIP1L gene have been linked to different diseases.

15 May 2024

Lactate is essential to buffering the effects of a carbohydrate meal, study shows

As a student competing in track and field at his Parlier high school, Robert Leija was obsessed with how to improve his performance and, in particular, prevent the buildup of lactic acid in his muscles during training.

15 May 2024

New study reveals brain clearance of toxins is reduced during sleep and anesthesia

The adipose-neural axis plays an important role in arrhythmogenesis.

15 May 2024

More than 20,000 volunteers join effort to accelerate dementia drug development

More than 20,000 volunteers have been recruited to a resource aimed at speeding up the development of much-needed dementia drugs. The cohort will enable scientists in universities and industry to involve healthy individuals in clinical trials to test whether new drugs can slow the decline in various brain functions including memory and delay the onset of dementia.

15 May 2024

Metabolomics study finds biomarkers predicting autism in newborns

A study in Communications Biology utilized metabolomics in newborns to identify markers that might predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD), finding distinct metabolic profiles in children with ASD compared to typically developing children.

14 May 2024

Interactions between adipose and sympathetic neurons contribute to cardiac arrhythmia

A study in Cell Reports Medicine used an in vitro co-culture of adipocytes, cardiomyocytes, and sympathetic neurons to reveal that the adipose-neural axis plays a crucial role in arrhythmogenesis, driven by interactions between epicardial adipose tissue and the sympathetic nervous system.

14 May 2024

St. Jude researchers unveil mechanisms to block PXR and enhance drug potency

Deaths from cancer or infections can occur when available treatments are ineffective. Once turned on, pregnane X receptor (PXR) activates the expression of genes encoding enzymes that metabolize external chemicals, including drugs.

14 May 2024

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Body fat percentage beats BMI in predicting obesity-related health risks, study says

New insights into health challenges and the risk factors driving metabolic syndromes

Monell study uncovers dual role of mammalian sweet taste receptor in regulating blood sugar levels

POSTECH and ImmunoBiome make significant breakthrough in the fight against cancer

Genetic variants in XDH and SLC2A9 genes linked to T2DM control in Jordanian population

USC researcher receives $3.1M to study early brain development in babies born to diabetic mothers

Genes and age reveal new insights into cognitive variability, study finds

Study examines the ecological sustainability of children's and young people's diets

Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

Microplastics found in human blood: potential cardiovascular threat

Comparative analysis of sprint interval exercises on metabolic and physiological responses

Menthol-derived molecules: promising candidates for anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity therapy

Unraveling the link between HLA genes and drug eruptions

RPGRIP1L gene expression levels can be a potential prognostic marker for invasive breast cancer

Lactate is essential to buffering the effects of a carbohydrate meal, study shows

New study reveals brain clearance of toxins is reduced during sleep and anesthesia

More than 20,000 volunteers join effort to accelerate dementia drug development

Metabolomics study finds biomarkers predicting autism in newborns

Interactions between adipose and sympathetic neurons contribute to cardiac arrhythmia

St. Jude researchers unveil mechanisms to block PXR and enhance drug potency

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