Metabolism News and Research

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Boston College biologist wins NIH grant to study viral insulins for cancer treatment

Boston College Assistant Professor of Biology Emrah Altindis has been awarded a five-year, $2.5-million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study viral insulins and mechanisms related to IGF-1 receptor protein inhibition and its potential applications in cancer treatment.

26 Feb 2024

Understanding obesity's effects on liver metabolism

Your liver plays a vital role in your metabolism, the biological process which converts food into energy.

26 Feb 2024

Novel insights into pathologies of diabetic cardiomyopathy, hippocampal neurotoxicity, and Alzheimer’s

DCM is the leading cause of heart failure in patients with chronic diabetes. However, the underlying mechanisms of DCM are poorly understood, and treatment options are limited.

26 Feb 2024

Fish oil in pregnancy linked to child weight gain and metabolic risks

A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that fish oil supplementation during pregnancy is linked to increased risk of weight gain and metabolic syndrome in offspring at age ten.

25 Feb 2024

Gut microbial metabolite plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis

A gut microbial metabolite called 2-methylbutyrylcarnitine (2MBC) plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis -- the formation of blood clots – researchers report February 23rd in the journal Cell Metabolism.

23 Feb 2024

New study defines clinical phenotype of Post-infectious ME/CFS, highlighting unique biomarker insights

The pathophysiological mechanisms of PI myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

23 Feb 2024

Proper serum levels of vitamin D may have a protective effect against breast cancer

The impact of vitamin D on breast cancer (BC).

22 Feb 2024

Machine learning model to determine associations between metabolic syndrome and lactation

Machine learning models to investigate the relationship of lactation with metabolic syndrome risk.

22 Feb 2024

Can dietary patterns impact stomach cancer risk?

Eating patterns and indices related to gastric cancer and explored their association with stomach cancer risk.

22 Feb 2024

Underutilized obesity treatments could transform patient health

When someone has obesity, losing even 5% of their body weight can make a major difference in their health -- especially if they can keep from regaining it.

21 Feb 2024

Novel treatment for polycythemia vera shows promise in clinical trial

A novel treatment for polycythemia vera, a potentially fatal blood cancer, demonstrated the ability to control overproduction of red blood cells, the hallmark of this malignancy and many of its debilitating symptoms in a multi-center clinical trial led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

21 Feb 2024

Beetroot juice outperforms nitrate supplements in boosting exercise performance

Beetroot juice (BRJ) offers superior exercise and recovery benefits compared to dietary nitrate and nitrate salts due to its rich phytonutrient content, enhancing aerobic performance and reducing fatigue.

21 Feb 2024

Mediterranean diet hailed for heart health benefits in women, study finds

Study highlights the Mediterranean diet's cardioprotective benefits for females, emphasizing its role in improving lipid profiles, blood pressure, and reducing cardiovascular disease risks, with a call for more female-focused research.

21 Feb 2024

Largest genetic study on circulating retinol reveals new insights into its impact on health

Study presents the largest genome-wide association analysis on circulating retinol, identifying genes beyond the primary transport system that influence retinol levels and its broad impacts on health, including potential protective roles against schizophrenia and effects on various clinical phenotypes.

21 Feb 2024

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Boston College biologist wins NIH grant to study viral insulins for cancer treatment

Understanding obesity's effects on liver metabolism

Novel insights into pathologies of diabetic cardiomyopathy, hippocampal neurotoxicity, and Alzheimer’s

Fish oil in pregnancy linked to child weight gain and metabolic risks

Gut microbial metabolite plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis

New study defines clinical phenotype of Post-infectious ME/CFS, highlighting unique biomarker insights

Proper serum levels of vitamin D may have a protective effect against breast cancer

Machine learning model to determine associations between metabolic syndrome and lactation

Can dietary patterns impact stomach cancer risk?

Underutilized obesity treatments could transform patient health

Novel treatment for polycythemia vera shows promise in clinical trial

Beetroot juice outperforms nitrate supplements in boosting exercise performance

Mediterranean diet hailed for heart health benefits in women, study finds

Largest genetic study on circulating retinol reveals new insights into its impact on health

New position statement emphasizes patient-centered care in diabetes management

NIH grant boosts research on biofilm dispersal in wound infections

Mitochondrial activation enhances cardiac regeneration therapy

Study finds J-shaped association between dietary thiamine intake and worsening mental acuity

Finasteride may offer life-saving benefits beyond hair loss treatment

Missing gut microbes after antibiotics and a high-fat diet may be to blame for sugar-free candy and gum giving you gas

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