Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Early overnutrition rewires developing brains to crave unhealthy food in adulthood

People whose mothers are overweight during pregnancy and nursing may become obese as adults because early overnutrition rewires developing brains to crave unhealthy food, according to a Rutgers study in Molecular Metabolism.

20 Mar 2023

Research shows the role of PCYT2-mediated lipid synthesis in vertebrate muscle health

Muscle degeneration, the most prevalent cause of frailty in hereditary diseases and aging, could be caused by a deficiency in one key enzyme in a lipid biosynthesis pathway.

20 Mar 2023

Molecular basis for alkaline taste discovered

The sense of taste is among the first to come into contact with food before we ingest it, but whether animals can taste basic or alkaline food and how they do it remained unclear until now.

20 Mar 2023

Study examines link between discrimination and accelerated aging in African American cancer survivors

Cancer and its treatment can accelerate the rate of aging because they both destabilize and damage biological systems in the body.

20 Mar 2023

What role does dysbiosis play in Parkinson's disease?

The current study, published in the journal Revue Neurologique, is based on the hypothesis that dysbiosis, or unhealthy variations in the gut and oral microbiota, is a key component of PD pathogenesis.

19 Mar 2023

When mass spectrometry redefines molecular biology and biochemistry – the future of spatial omics

In this interview, Bruker speaks with Ramon Sun on the topic of SpatialOMx - a field that is currently experiencing great changes. Dive in to discover how Bruker will rise to the challenge.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 17 Mar 2023

Does vitamin D play an anti-viral role against SARS-CoV-2?

Researchers screened various compounds for anti-viral properties against SARS-CoV-2.

17 Mar 2023

Structure of cellular shredders varies according to cell type, study shows

"Miniature shredders" are at work in each cell, disassembling and recycling cell components that are defective or no longer required.

16 Mar 2023

The role of the fungal mycobiome in women's health

Researchers discuss the association between human mycobiota and female health.

15 Mar 2023

The relationship between intestinal microbiome dysbiosis and atherosclerosis

Researchers investigate the impact of intestinal microbiota dysbiosis on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease incidence.

15 Mar 2023

How does soy consumption affect the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases?

A higher intake of plant protein could effectively improve metabolic health and lower CVD mortality. Recently, scientists in China reviewed existing literature and conducted a meta-analysis to understand the association between increased soy consumption and the risk of T2D and CVDs. This review is available in the journal Nutrients.

15 Mar 2023

Cuproptosis-associated ferroptosis genes linked with immune infiltration in atherosclerosis

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. In this study, the authors identify cuproptosis-associated ferroptosis genes in the atherosclerosis microarray of the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and explored hub gene-mediated immune infiltration in atherosclerosis.

15 Mar 2023

Scientists generate 3D ultra-resolution maps of mitochondrial networks in lung tumors

Scientists have long known that mitochondria, the "powerhouses" of cells, play a crucial role in the metabolism and energy production of cancer cells.

15 Mar 2023

Vitamin A-rich diet may reduce risk of developing asparaginase-associated pancreatitis in ALL patients

Consuming a diet rich in vitamin A or its analogs may help prevent children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduce their risk of developing painful pancreas inflammation during chemotherapy treatment.

15 Mar 2023

Point-of-care test identifies patients who may benefit from hypnosis interventions for pain treatment

Hypnosis is an effective treatment for pain for many individuals but determining which patients will benefit most can be challenging. Hypnotizability testing requires special training and in-person evaluation rarely available in the clinical setting.

15 Mar 2023

Research reveals the modulatory effect of anti-inflammatory metabolite on immune cells

Researchers have revealed the modulatory effect of the anti-inflammatory metabolite itaconate on T helper and T regulatory cells, which may lead to new therapeutic approaches to treating some autoimmune diseases.

15 Mar 2023

Researchers identify a potential treatment to prevent severe COVID-19 in high-risk patients

UVA Health researchers have identified a potential treatment to prevent severe COVID-19 in patients at great risk.

15 Mar 2023

Higher plasma caffeine levels may reduce adiposity and risk of type 2 diabetes

A high blood caffeine level might curb the amount of body fat a person carries and their risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

15 Mar 2023

Reversing infertility in sterile mice by reducing high-circulating cholesterol with a bacterial protein

Houston Methodist scientists reversed infertility in sterile mice by reducing high-circulating cholesterol with a bacterial protein, showing further evidence that links high cholesterol to female infertility.

15 Mar 2023

Age and sex determine the effects of microbiota on mice's metabolome

The gut handles all ingested foods for further digestion and assimilation. In addition, it harbors a wealth of microbes that produce metabolic byproducts with multiple effects on host physiology. Therefore, changes in the gut microbiome's composition can shift the gut's metabolome as well.

15 Mar 2023

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Early overnutrition rewires developing brains to crave unhealthy food in adulthood

Research shows the role of PCYT2-mediated lipid synthesis in vertebrate muscle health

Molecular basis for alkaline taste discovered

Study examines link between discrimination and accelerated aging in African American cancer survivors

What role does dysbiosis play in Parkinson's disease?

When mass spectrometry redefines molecular biology and biochemistry – the future of spatial omics

Does vitamin D play an anti-viral role against SARS-CoV-2?

Structure of cellular shredders varies according to cell type, study shows

The role of the fungal mycobiome in women's health

The relationship between intestinal microbiome dysbiosis and atherosclerosis

How does soy consumption affect the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases?

Cuproptosis-associated ferroptosis genes linked with immune infiltration in atherosclerosis

Scientists generate 3D ultra-resolution maps of mitochondrial networks in lung tumors

Vitamin A-rich diet may reduce risk of developing asparaginase-associated pancreatitis in ALL patients

Point-of-care test identifies patients who may benefit from hypnosis interventions for pain treatment

Research reveals the modulatory effect of anti-inflammatory metabolite on immune cells

Researchers identify a potential treatment to prevent severe COVID-19 in high-risk patients

Higher plasma caffeine levels may reduce adiposity and risk of type 2 diabetes

Reversing infertility in sterile mice by reducing high-circulating cholesterol with a bacterial protein

Age and sex determine the effects of microbiota on mice's metabolome

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