Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

New class of iron-targeting compounds found to hamper proliferation of cancer cells

Researchers at the University of Arizona Cancer Center discovered a new class of iron-targeting compounds that hamper the proliferation of cultured malignant cells in a laboratory setting.

12 Sep 2023

Herring roe oil's potential in psoriasis treatment

Researchers investigated the use of herring row oil to treat psoriasis, a non-communicable skin disease.

12 Sep 2023

Evening chronotype linked to unhealthy lifestyles and increased diabetes risk, reveals cohort study

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12 Sep 2023

Can a healthy lifestyle keep depression at bay?

A groundbreaking study reveals that maintaining a healthy lifestyle—including good sleep, social connection, and regular exercise—can significantly reduce the risk of depression, regardless of genetic predisposition. The research emphasizes that lifestyle choices may have a greater impact on depression risk than genetics, offering actionable avenues for prevention.

11 Sep 2023

Research sheds light on the role of lipidome in human physiology

The sequencing of the human genome promised a revolution in medicine, but scientists soon realized that a genetic blueprint alone does not show the body in action.

11 Sep 2023

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging has received a $3.5 million federal grant to lead the first-ever double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to understand the effects of ketone ester supplementation on frailty, a condition of vulnerability which develops following age-related decline in multiple physiological systems.

11 Sep 2023

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

People suffering with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

11 Sep 2023

PI3K pathway rewiring drives prostate cancer growth

Experts in cell signaling at the Babraham Institute have identified how prostate cancer cells achieve cell growth free from the usual growth cues and regulators.

11 Sep 2023

Musashi-2 protein plays key role in the regulation of mass and metabolic processes in skeletal muscle

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have shown that the protein Musashi-2 (Msi2) plays a key role in the regulation of mass and metabolic processes in skeletal muscle.

11 Sep 2023

Unlocking the secret drivers of deadly pancreatic cancer: New target offers hope for treatment

Researchers identify a super-enhancer-regulated RNA-binding protein cascade that drives the growth of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a deadly form of pancreatic cancer. The discovery offers a promising new avenue for targeted therapy, potentially sidestepping severe side effects associated with other treatments.

10 Sep 2023

Unlocking the genetic code of blood sugar reveals new diabetes risks and lung complications

The study used a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to analyze random glucose levels in nearly half a million non-diabetic subjects, uncovering 150 distinct genetic signals, including 53 new ones, linked to glycemic traits and type 2 diabetes. The research also discovered a causal effect of random glucose and type 2 diabetes on lung function, identifying lung dysfunction as a new diabetes complication.

10 Sep 2023

Is DNA methylation the missing link in diagnosing and treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis?

Researchers across Europe have delved into the DNA methylation patterns in CD4+ T-cells of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients, unveiling potential new biomarkers for these conditions. Their study suggests that these unique profiles could serve as both diagnostic and prognostic tools, although further validation is needed for real-world clinical application.

10 Sep 2023

Study reports an increase in incidence of islet autoimmunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection in young children

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease leading to an impaired glucose metabolism and requires life-long administration of insulin.

8 Sep 2023

Irisin-based therapies may help combat Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers who previously developed the first 3D human cell culture models of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that displays two major hallmarks of the condition-;the generation of amyloid beta deposits followed by tau tangles-;have now used their model to investigate whether the exercise-induced muscle hormone irisin affects amyloid beta pathology.

8 Sep 2023

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

New class of iron-targeting compounds found to hamper proliferation of cancer cells

Herring roe oil's potential in psoriasis treatment

Evening chronotype linked to unhealthy lifestyles and increased diabetes risk, reveals cohort study

Can a healthy lifestyle keep depression at bay?

Research sheds light on the role of lipidome in human physiology

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

PI3K pathway rewiring drives prostate cancer growth

Musashi-2 protein plays key role in the regulation of mass and metabolic processes in skeletal muscle

Unlocking the secret drivers of deadly pancreatic cancer: New target offers hope for treatment

Unlocking the genetic code of blood sugar reveals new diabetes risks and lung complications

Is DNA methylation the missing link in diagnosing and treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis?

Study reports an increase in incidence of islet autoimmunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection in young children

Irisin-based therapies may help combat Alzheimer’s disease

FAU researchers discover novel method to identify therapeutic agents to treat addiction

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

Theabrownin from dark tea may have the potential to treat insulin resistance

Is a very low-calorie diet the answer to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

Unraveling the relationship between obesity-related metabolic dysfunction and endotrophin

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