Metabolism News and Research

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TSRI biologists identify brain hormone that selectively stimulates fat metabolism

Biologists at The Scripps Research Institute have identified a brain hormone that appears to trigger fat burning in the gut. Their findings in animal models could have implications for future pharmaceutical development.

27 Jan 2017

Treating subclinical hypothyroidism can reduce pregnancy loss, study shows

When a woman becomes pregnant, many changes occur in her body. One of those changes is in the levels of various hormones produced by the body.

27 Jan 2017

Researchers shed light on basis of Parkinson’s disease and other ‘synucleinopathies’

Parkinson's disease (PD) and other "synucleinopathies" are known to be linked to the misfolding of alpha-synuclein protein in neurons.

27 Jan 2017

Researchers uncover how brain circuit elicits hunger responses during starvation

The human body responds to starving conditions, such as famine, to promote the chance of survival. It reduces energy expenditure by stopping heat production and promotes feeding behavior.

27 Jan 2017

Researchers identify novel risk genes linked to bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder (BD), characterized by mood swings between positive manic/hypomanic and negative/depressive states, is a common psychiatric disorder with a lifetime prevalence of ~1%.

26 Jan 2017

Researchers map genetic changes resulting from short bowel syndrome

Investigators at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, led by Tracy C. Grikscheit, MD, have mapped the genetic changes resulting from short bowel syndrome using a novel zebrafish model and by performing intensive gene sequencing.

25 Jan 2017

Philip Chapper & Company Ltd to launch supplement to protect against macular degeneration

An innovative food supplement that provides advanced nutrition for the eyes is to be launched at Arab Health by British pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor, Philip Chapper & Company Ltd.

25 Jan 2017

Scientists uncover new way to starve tumor cells to death

For decades, scientists have tried to halt cancer by blocking nutrients from reaching tumor cells, in essence starving tumor cells of the fuel needed to grow and proliferate. Such attempts often have disappointed because cancer cells are nimble, relying on numerous backup routes to continue growing.

24 Jan 2017

New drugs that target neighbour proteins may help halt cancer progression

Cancer is caused by an accumulation of genetic changes in a cell, that overcome the normal checks and balances leading to uncontrolled growth. A complex, interacting network of proteins controls all of a cell's processes, from metabolism to growth and division.

24 Jan 2017

Study provides insights into molecular mechanisms of ZIKV infection

Zika virus (ZIKV) interferes with the cellular machinery controlling cell division and alters the expression of hundreds of genes guiding the formation and development of neurons and astrocytes, according to findings released on January 23rd 2017 at Scientific Reports.

24 Jan 2017

Advanced NMR-based methods for studying RNPs and drug design

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a powerful analytical tool widely used in chemical research to investigate the structure and dynamics of molecules.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 24 Jan 2017

Bruker is to be key International Phenome Centre Network corporate partner for NMR Technologies and SOPs

The International Phenome Centre Network (IPCN), founded by Imperial College London and more than a dozen international partners in Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, the US, and the UK (www.phenomenetwork.org), was launched officially this week at the 2016 World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) conference in Doha, Qatar. This global network is a critical link between leading research centers across the world and will support research into some of today’s most pressing global health challenges.

From Bruker 23 Jan 2017

Prune consumption may prevent bone mineral density loss in older population

As the demographic shift to an older population continues, a growing number of men and women will be diagnosed with osteoporosis. In addition to existing drug therapies, certain lifestyle and nutritional factors are known to reduce its risk.

20 Jan 2017

Study compares effects of two types of sugar on metabolic and vascular function

The type of sugar you eat—and not just calorie count—may determine your risk for chronic disease.

20 Jan 2017

Salk scientists show how microenvironment signals encourage growth of pancreatic tumors

Just as an invasive weed might need nutrient-rich soil and water to grow, many cancers rely on the right surroundings in the body to thrive.

20 Jan 2017

Type 1 diabetes patients show distinct signs of gut inflammation, study reveals

People with Type 1 diabetes exhibit inflammation in the digestive tract and gut bacteria¬—a pattern that differs from individuals who do not have diabetes or those who have celiac disease, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

20 Jan 2017

Study examines differences in liver damage between binge drinkers and heavy drinkers

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) occurs on a spectrum of severity. The majority of people who drink excessively develop a fatty liver, which though often symptom free, can progress to a state of inflammation, fibrosis, and cell death that can be fatal.

20 Jan 2017

UC biologists use frog models to study how early stressors may play role in onset of adult diseases

UC biologists have turned to amphibian sources -- specifically frogs and tadpoles -- to help shed light on how early stressors in the womb and shortly after birth may play a part in the onset of adult diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

19 Jan 2017

Scientists harness rabies viruses for assessing connectivity of nerve cell transplants

Scientists under the leadership of the University of Bonn have harnessed rabies viruses for assessing the connectivity of nerve cell transplants: coupled with a green fluorescent protein, the viruses show where replacement cells engrafted into mouse brains have connected to the host neural network.

19 Jan 2017

Endogenous peptide inhibits atherosclerosis by reducing cholesterol levels

Cells of the innate immune system that play an important role in development of atherosclerosis contain a protein that reduces levels of cholesterol in mice - and thus helps to inhibit or mitigate the disease.

19 Jan 2017

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

TSRI biologists identify brain hormone that selectively stimulates fat metabolism

Treating subclinical hypothyroidism can reduce pregnancy loss, study shows

Researchers shed light on basis of Parkinson’s disease and other ‘synucleinopathies’

Researchers uncover how brain circuit elicits hunger responses during starvation

Researchers identify novel risk genes linked to bipolar disorder

Researchers map genetic changes resulting from short bowel syndrome

Philip Chapper & Company Ltd to launch supplement to protect against macular degeneration

Scientists uncover new way to starve tumor cells to death

New drugs that target neighbour proteins may help halt cancer progression

Study provides insights into molecular mechanisms of ZIKV infection

Advanced NMR-based methods for studying RNPs and drug design

Bruker is to be key International Phenome Centre Network corporate partner for NMR Technologies and SOPs

Prune consumption may prevent bone mineral density loss in older population

Study compares effects of two types of sugar on metabolic and vascular function

Salk scientists show how microenvironment signals encourage growth of pancreatic tumors

Type 1 diabetes patients show distinct signs of gut inflammation, study reveals

Study examines differences in liver damage between binge drinkers and heavy drinkers

UC biologists use frog models to study how early stressors may play role in onset of adult diseases

Scientists harness rabies viruses for assessing connectivity of nerve cell transplants

Endogenous peptide inhibits atherosclerosis by reducing cholesterol levels

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

Freezing Point Osmometry in Life Science Applications