Metabolism News and Research

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Mediterranean diet may benefit health in part by incorporating moderate wine consumption

Many public health warnings have been issued against alcohol consumption, even in small quantities, though the evidence for such strict limits is controversial. The current study, published in the MDPI journal Nutrients, is a narrative review focused on clearing up some of the confusion associated with alcoholic drinks.

4 Jan 2023

New insights into the bioavailability and hepatoxicity risk of neonicotinoids

Researchers quantified the residues of eight neonicotinoids in human bile samples to understand the association between internal neonicotinoid exposure and hepatotoxic outcomes.

4 Jan 2023

The relationship between metabolic disease and alternations in lipid homeostasis

Researchers assessed the function of lipids in metabolic diseases.

4 Jan 2023

Physical activity inhibits the production of insulin

When a fruit fly starts walking or flying, its insulin-producing cells are immediately inhibited. This could be one explanation for why exercise promotes health.

4 Jan 2023

The interrelationship between diet, physical health, and depression

A recent Journal of Affective Disorders study examined the interrelationship between diet, physical health, and depression.

4 Jan 2023

The metabolic links between diet-induced changes in the gut and NASH

Scientists reviewed the metabolic association between diet-induced alterations in the gut and NASH

4 Jan 2023

Technical advances expand the application of mass spectrometry imaging in pharmaceutical research

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) has been shown to be a valuable tool through nearly every stage of the preclinical drug research and development (R&D) pipeline, and even to the early phase of clinical pharmaceutical evaluation.

3 Jan 2023

Salk scientists find a system-wide, molecular impact of time-restricted eating in mice

Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including increase in life span in laboratory studies, making practices like intermittent fasting a hot topic in the wellness industry.

3 Jan 2023

Salk scientists show how a microprotein can increase appetite in mice

Obesity and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, are extremely common in the United States. Tiny proteins called microproteins have long been overlooked in research, but new evidence demonstrates that they have an important role in metabolism.

3 Jan 2023

Phase III trial shows noninferiority of VV116 compared to nirmatrelvir–ritonavir among adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 at risk of progression

Researchers presented the results of a phase III randomized controlled trial of oral SARS-CoV-2 antiviral VV116.

3 Jan 2023

Novel approach may prevent antibodies from triggering immune rejection of transplant cells

Researchers at UCSF have developed a novel, potentially life-saving approach that may prevent antibodies from triggering immune rejection of engineered therapeutic and transplant cells.

2 Jan 2023

Novel experimental approach slows physical decline and extends the lives of roundworms

Scientists in aging research today report a novel experimental approach that slowed the rate of physical decline and lengthened the lives of roundworms commonly used in biological studies, C. elgans.

30 Dec 2022

Study reveals novel role of PPARγ acetylation in macrophages in impairing adipose tissue function

As a chronic pro-inflammatory disease, obesity is closely associated with the development of various diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancers. Obesity is now a major concern for public health.

30 Dec 2022

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

New research explores how probiotic-based therapy in conjunction with established treatment regimens can be an effective approach for combating gingivitis and periodontitis.

28 Dec 2022

Xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can lower blood glucose levels after eating, study shows

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common lifestyle disease that is prevalent worldwide. It can often lead to complications, such as diseases of the heart, and increased risk of death, but preventive measures, such as a healthy diet, can reduce these risks.

27 Dec 2022

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Mediterranean diet may benefit health in part by incorporating moderate wine consumption

New insights into the bioavailability and hepatoxicity risk of neonicotinoids

The relationship between metabolic disease and alternations in lipid homeostasis

Physical activity inhibits the production of insulin

The interrelationship between diet, physical health, and depression

The metabolic links between diet-induced changes in the gut and NASH

Technical advances expand the application of mass spectrometry imaging in pharmaceutical research

Salk scientists find a system-wide, molecular impact of time-restricted eating in mice

Salk scientists show how a microprotein can increase appetite in mice

Phase III trial shows noninferiority of VV116 compared to nirmatrelvir–ritonavir among adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 at risk of progression

Novel approach may prevent antibodies from triggering immune rejection of transplant cells

Novel experimental approach slows physical decline and extends the lives of roundworms

Study reveals novel role of PPARγ acetylation in macrophages in impairing adipose tissue function

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

Xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can lower blood glucose levels after eating, study shows

When it comes to harvesting energy, some guts do it better than others

High ammonia levels lead to fewer T cells and immunotherapy resistance in colorectal cancer

UTSW researchers identify molecular function of 87 inherited genetic variants linked to prostate cancer

Simple Corsi-Rosenthal boxes can help reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants

Study reveals protective role of CRTC1 in stopping people from overeating high-calorie foods

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