Metabolism News and Research

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Meta-analysis reviews the incidence of new-onset diabetes in COVID-19 survivors

Researchers estimated the incidence of new-onset diabetes in survivors of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) employing random-effects meta-analyses using the generic inverse variance method.

30 Nov 2022

Researchers explore gut microbiome dysbiosis in acute COVID-19 infection and recovery

Researchers assessed the taxonomic characteristics of the intestinal (gut) microbiome in patients with active severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

30 Nov 2022

Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

Recently, scientists reviewed the role of sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli) in preventing IBD by regulating inflammation and altering the gut microbiome.

29 Nov 2022

Comparing Mediterranean diet versus low-fat diet for metabolic syndrome

Researchers assess the impact of the Mediterranean diet in comparison to a low-fat diet on the outcomes of metabolic syndromes.

29 Nov 2022

Gut microbial flavonoid catabolite reverses fatty liver disease in mice

Researchers report that a gut microbial catabolite could reduce the cardiometabolic disease burden in mice.

29 Nov 2022

Study shines light on how ultrafine particles promote lung cancer progression

While it may seem common knowledge that smoking is bad for your lungs, if and how ultrafine particles present in cigarette smoke impact the development and progression of lung cancer remains unclear.

29 Nov 2022

UAB and Menkes International Association sign a donation agreement to boost research in Menkes disease

These funds, coming from the Menkes International Association, will allow a research project to search for new biomarkers to establish administration and monitoring protocols for a new drug that could improve the lives of children suffering from this rare disease.

29 Nov 2022

Acute COVID-19 infection disrupts a healthy balance between good and bad gut microbes

In an intensive look at the effects of the virus causing COVID-19 on patients' microbiome – the collection of microorganisms that live in and on the human body – Rutgers scientists found that acute infection disrupts a healthy balance between good and bad microbes in the gut, especially with antibiotic treatment.

28 Nov 2022

Study provides first direct evidence of caffeine's ergogenicity on sprint running in athletics

At the international level of sport, even the smallest advantage can take an athlete from being a mere participant to a podium finisher.

28 Nov 2022

Study reveals a wide variation in the water needs of people around the globe

A new study of thousands of people reveals a wide range in the amount of water people consume around the globe and over their lifespans, definitively spilling the oft-repeated idea that eight, 8-ounce glasses meet the human body's daily needs.

25 Nov 2022

Researchers discover a new function of CRISPR/Cas9 gene scissors

For several years now, the CRISPR/Cas9 gene scissors have been causing a sensation in science and medicine.

25 Nov 2022

The production, metabolism, and inhibition of heterocyclic aromatic amines produced from cooking meat

Researchers review the carcinogenic and mutagenic properties of heterocyclic aromatic amines.

25 Nov 2022

MYC proteins form hollow spheres that shield the genome of cancer cells

MYC genes and their proteins play a central role in the emergence and development of almost all cancers. They drive the uncontrolled growth and altered metabolism of tumour cells. And they help tumours hide from the immune system.

23 Nov 2022

Severe COVID-19 associated with an imbalance in key immune system signaling pathway

Researchers at the University of São Paulo in Brazil have found that severe COVID-19 is associated with an imbalance in an important immune system signaling pathway.

23 Nov 2022

Maternal obesity during pregnancy causes metabolic perturbations in offspring's liver and skeletal muscle

A recent study in The FASEB Journal has identified metabolic perturbations in the liver and skeletal muscle of young nonhuman primates on normal diets whose mothers were obese during pregnancy.

23 Nov 2022

Low-calorie sweetener does not seem to increase cancer risk in US adults

A recent study claims that the intake of low-calorie sweetener sweeteners does not increase the risk of cancer-related death. However, it may increase the risk of obesity and diabetes.

23 Nov 2022

A simple method to prepare carbon isotope-labeled versions of drugs and diagnostics

Dr. Benjamin Rotstein and collaborators unveil an operationally simple method to prepare carbon isotope-labeled versions of drugs and diagnostics.

22 Nov 2022

Previously unknown links between genetic factors in ASD identified

In a new study published today in Cell Reports, researchers from the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute (DKJEI), part of the Krembil Research Institute at University Health Network, have identified previously unknown connections between genetic factors in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

22 Nov 2022

The vaginal microbiome through the lens of systems biology

A new paper recently published online in Trends in Microbiology journal reviews the systems biology approach to explore the vaginal microbiome (VMB), helping to understand its composition and function and the mechanisms by which it interacts with the host.

22 Nov 2022

Beetroot juice appears to affect gut microbiome, positively impacting intestinal and systemic health

In a recent study published in the Food Chemistry journal, researchers investigated the impact of consuming red beetroot juice for two weeks on gut microbiota.

21 Nov 2022

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Meta-analysis reviews the incidence of new-onset diabetes in COVID-19 survivors

Researchers explore gut microbiome dysbiosis in acute COVID-19 infection and recovery

Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

Comparing Mediterranean diet versus low-fat diet for metabolic syndrome

Gut microbial flavonoid catabolite reverses fatty liver disease in mice

Study shines light on how ultrafine particles promote lung cancer progression

UAB and Menkes International Association sign a donation agreement to boost research in Menkes disease

Acute COVID-19 infection disrupts a healthy balance between good and bad gut microbes

Study provides first direct evidence of caffeine's ergogenicity on sprint running in athletics

Study reveals a wide variation in the water needs of people around the globe

Researchers discover a new function of CRISPR/Cas9 gene scissors

The production, metabolism, and inhibition of heterocyclic aromatic amines produced from cooking meat

MYC proteins form hollow spheres that shield the genome of cancer cells

Severe COVID-19 associated with an imbalance in key immune system signaling pathway

Maternal obesity during pregnancy causes metabolic perturbations in offspring's liver and skeletal muscle

Low-calorie sweetener does not seem to increase cancer risk in US adults

A simple method to prepare carbon isotope-labeled versions of drugs and diagnostics

Previously unknown links between genetic factors in ASD identified

The vaginal microbiome through the lens of systems biology

Beetroot juice appears to affect gut microbiome, positively impacting intestinal and systemic health

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