Metabolism News and Research

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Cutting off cancer cells' access to fats may enhance cancer therapy

Cutting off cancer cells' access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a study by Van Andel Institute scientists.

22 Oct 2024

Type 2 diabetes patients may benefit from reduced carbohydrate intake

Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better manage their disease and possibly discontinue medication, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Oct 2024

Gut microbiota composition linked to PCOS subtypes: regional and testosterone-based variations found

This analysis uncovers gut microbiota variations in PCOS, emphasizing the role of testosterone and regional factors in understanding the disorder's complexity.

22 Oct 2024

Beer consumption alters red blood cell lipid composition

Moderate intake of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer causes mild changes in red blood cell membrane lipid composition without impacting membrane fluidity.

21 Oct 2024

EAT2 study to investigate adipose tissue responses to weight change

Dr. Ursula White, an associate professor of Clinical Science at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, is taking a deep dive into the lasting health effects of short-term weight gain and weight loss.

20 Oct 2024

Kumamoto University makes groundbreaking discovery in aging and inflammation

A team at Kumamoto University has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of aging and inflammation. Japan's aging population is growing at an unprecedented rate, making it crucial to extend healthy lifespans rather than just lifespans.

20 Oct 2024

Ancient DNA reveals insights into starch digestion

If you've ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame. It has long been known that humans carry multiple copies of a gene that allows us to begin breaking down complex carbohydrate starch in the mouth, providing the first step in metabolizing starchy foods like bread and pasta.

18 Oct 2024

Liver function discovery could revolutionize treatments for cardiovascular disease

A new discovery about how the liver flushes cholesterol from the body could lead to more effective treatments for cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death worldwide.

18 Oct 2024

Study finds oral contraceptives may alter glycemic response in women using androgenic pills

This research highlights the metabolic effects of androgenic contraceptives, showing significant increases in postprandial glucose and insulin levels in women.

18 Oct 2024

Novel method boosts MSC efficacy for articular cartilage repair

Researchers from the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, alongside collaborators from the National University of Singapore Tissue Engineering Programme (NUSTEP), have developed a novel method to enhance the ability of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to generate cartilage tissue by adding ascorbic acid (AA) during MSC expansion.

18 Oct 2024

New compounds from fungi show promise in treating colorectal cancer

Novel chemical compounds from a fungus could provide new perspectives for treating colorectal cancer, one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide.

17 Oct 2024

GLP1R medications show promise in reducing suicidal ideation among adolescents with obesity

Adolescents treated with GLP1R drugs for obesity exhibit fewer suicidal thoughts, indicating potential mental health benefits of these medications.

17 Oct 2024

New protein shows potential for treating systolic heart failure

The heart is a muscle like no other, beating 60 to 100 times per minute on average, around the clock. But when it grows weak, it can lead to serious problems: from debilitating shortness of breath and swelling in the legs and feet, to fluid in the lungs and even death.

16 Oct 2024

Case Western Reserve University receives grant to investigate AML treatment for veterans

With a new four-year, $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, researchers at Case Western Reserve University are investigating a new approach to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in military Veterans.

15 Oct 2024

Is high-speed internet fueling the obesity epidemic?

Research finds that faster internet access leads to higher BMI and increased obesity risk due to sedentary behavior and inactivity, using data from Australia's National Broadband Network rollout.

14 Oct 2024

New gene therapy offers hope in combatting childhood obesity

According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 20% of children and teens are considered obese.

14 Oct 2024

Semaglutide enhances cognitive abilities and reduces Alzheimer’s pathology in mice and human brain models

Researchers find that Semaglutide improves cognitive function and reduces amyloid and tau pathology in Alzheimer's disease models, while restoring oxytocin levels in both mice and human brain organoids.

14 Oct 2024

Does drinking coffee during pregnancy really affect a child’s neurodevelopment? New study says likely not

Whether coffee consumption by the mother during pregnancy has an impact on the neurodevelopment of the fetus and could be linked to neurodevelopmental difficulties in the offspring.

14 Oct 2024

New nanoparticle system fights obesity

Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, engineered to deliver therapeutic molecules directly to the digestive tract, has shown significant potential to prevent diet-induced obesity.

14 Oct 2024

Distinct fecal metabolites identified for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

Researchers identify distinct gut microbiome metabolites in women with endometriosis, offering potential for non-invasive diagnosis and new therapies.

14 Oct 2024

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Cutting off cancer cells' access to fats may enhance cancer therapy

Type 2 diabetes patients may benefit from reduced carbohydrate intake

Gut microbiota composition linked to PCOS subtypes: regional and testosterone-based variations found

Beer consumption alters red blood cell lipid composition

EAT2 study to investigate adipose tissue responses to weight change

Kumamoto University makes groundbreaking discovery in aging and inflammation

Ancient DNA reveals insights into starch digestion

Liver function discovery could revolutionize treatments for cardiovascular disease

Study finds oral contraceptives may alter glycemic response in women using androgenic pills

Novel method boosts MSC efficacy for articular cartilage repair

New compounds from fungi show promise in treating colorectal cancer

GLP1R medications show promise in reducing suicidal ideation among adolescents with obesity

New protein shows potential for treating systolic heart failure

Case Western Reserve University receives grant to investigate AML treatment for veterans

Is high-speed internet fueling the obesity epidemic?

New gene therapy offers hope in combatting childhood obesity

Semaglutide enhances cognitive abilities and reduces Alzheimer’s pathology in mice and human brain models

Does drinking coffee during pregnancy really affect a child’s neurodevelopment? New study says likely not

New nanoparticle system fights obesity

Distinct fecal metabolites identified for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

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