Metabolism News and Research

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Breakthrough tool illuminates neural stem cell dynamics

Researchers can use the light naturally thrown off by biological specimens to better study the different states of stem cells in the nervous system, thanks to a tool developed at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, brightening their chances for studying the way stem cells age.

27 Mar 2024

AI-based analysis uncovers two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

Two plant compounds with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills have been identified in an AI (artificial intelligence)-based study, the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2024) (Venice 12-15 May), will hear.

26 Mar 2024

Antioxidant-rich diets linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, supplements less effective

Study systematically reviews the impact of dietary antioxidants, vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene, on reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggesting an inverse association with the disease, though no protective effects from supplementation were observed.

26 Mar 2024

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

A global collaborative research group comprising 131 researchers from 105 laboratories across seven countries announces a groundbreaking research paper submitted to eLife.

26 Mar 2024

Study reveals trigonelline as a therapeutic agent for mitochondrial dysfunction in aging

Sarcopenia is the age-related decline in skeletal muscle due to the wasting of myofiber.

26 Mar 2024

Researchers identify new potential target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the University of Leeds and Lancaster University in the UK have identified a new potential target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease – PDE4B.

26 Mar 2024

Overdosing on chemo: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year

One January morning in 2021, Carol Rosen took a standard treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Three gruesome weeks later, she died in excruciating pain from the very drug meant to prolong her life.

26 Mar 2024

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep fried cooking oils and their offspring compared to rats on a normal diet. Deep frying, which involves completely submerging food in hot oil, is a common method of food preparation around the world.

25 Mar 2024

Prolonged inactivity affects cholesteryl esters differently depending on age

A new study examining cholesteryl esters suggests that periods of prolonged inactivity may affect people differently depending on their age.

25 Mar 2024

Mapping the aging brain's protein landscape

Researchers at LMU and the SyNergy Cluster of Excellence have analyzed how the proteome of specific brain cells changes as we age.

22 Mar 2024

Maintaining optimal heart health after pregnancy can mitigate cardiovascular disease risk

Women with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce their risk by maintaining optimal heart health after pregnancy, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

22 Mar 2024

Natural molecule trigonelline can help to improve muscle health and function

A research consortium led by Nestlé Research in Switzerland and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) made a recent discovery that the natural molecule trigonelline present in coffee, fenugreek, and also in the human body, can help to improve muscle health and function.

22 Mar 2024

Aging linked to length of genes, study suggests

Aging may be less about specific "aging genes" and more about how long a gene is. Many of the changes associated with aging could be occurring due to decreased expression of long genes, say researchers in an opinion piece publishing March 21 in the journal Trends in Genetics.

22 Mar 2024

No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

A blueberry intervention using quartile divisions to define inter-individual responses in vascular and cognitive endpoints.

22 Mar 2024

Ideal cardiovascular health in young adults slashes risk of heart, stroke, and kidney disease

An analysis of health data for nearly 4 million young adults in Korea found that those who had ideal cardiovascular health had about a 65% lower risk of developing heart disease, stroke or kidney disease later in life compared to people with low heart health scores, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

21 Mar 2024

Exploring the role of iodine in obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions

The metabolic implications of iodine consumption and elucidated the underlying mechanisms.

21 Mar 2024

Middle age: A critical turning point for brain health and cognition

Review emphasizes the significance of midlife for cognitive trajectories and brain health, advocating for research models that capture non-linear changes to better understand the unique processes occurring during this period.

20 Mar 2024

Tailored diet could boost growth in malnourished kids via gut bacteria action

Study demonstrates how microbiota-targeted food (MDCF-2) and the presence of Prevotella copri in the gut can enhance weight gain in malnourished children, offering a novel approach to treating malnutrition through diet and microbiome manipulation.

20 Mar 2024

Lactate's role in driving cancer cachexia uncovered

Study highlights the significant role of lactate in promoting cancer cachexia via activation of the adipose-specific G-protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81), suggesting new therapeutic targets for this condition.

20 Mar 2024

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Programs that provided free, weekly home delivery of fresh fruits and vegetable from local farms helped improve recipients' nutrition levels, physical activity levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, held March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Breakthrough tool illuminates neural stem cell dynamics

AI-based analysis uncovers two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

Antioxidant-rich diets linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, supplements less effective

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

Study reveals trigonelline as a therapeutic agent for mitochondrial dysfunction in aging

Researchers identify new potential target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Overdosing on chemo: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

Prolonged inactivity affects cholesteryl esters differently depending on age

Mapping the aging brain's protein landscape

Maintaining optimal heart health after pregnancy can mitigate cardiovascular disease risk

Natural molecule trigonelline can help to improve muscle health and function

Aging linked to length of genes, study suggests

No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

Ideal cardiovascular health in young adults slashes risk of heart, stroke, and kidney disease

Exploring the role of iodine in obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions

Middle age: A critical turning point for brain health and cognition

Tailored diet could boost growth in malnourished kids via gut bacteria action

Lactate's role in driving cancer cachexia uncovered

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

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