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New studies improve understanding of the genetic factors that protect people against COVID-19

Two recent papers by Brazilian researchers have contributed to the scientific understanding of the genetic factors that protect people against infection by SARS-CoV-2 or prevent progression to severe COVID-19.

21 Nov 2022

Using induced pluripotent stem cells to recreate the adrenal gland in a petri dish

Sitting atop the kidneys, the adrenal gland plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy body. Responding to signals from the brain, the gland secretes hormones that support critical functions like blood pressure, metabolism, and fertility.

21 Nov 2022

KEMEPHY diet may be an effective dietary pattern for athletes

Scientists have characterized the effects of the ketogenic Mediterranean diet with phytoextracts on gut microbiota composition in athletes. The study by researchers in Italy and Spain is published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.

21 Nov 2022

Researchers find an abundance of microplastics in placentas and meconium samples

The embryonic and fetal periods of life are vulnerable to impact by harmful chemicals in the environment. These include microplastics (MPs), which have been found in many living organisms and tissues, stemming from the environmental degradation of waste plastics. Using placental tissue and meconium samples, a new study examines the links between exposure to MPs in pregnancy and microbiomes.

21 Nov 2022

Study challenges "good" cholesterol's predictive role for heart disease

A National Institutes of Health-supported study found that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often called the "good cholesterol," may not be as effective as scientists once believed in uniformly predicting cardiovascular disease risk among adults of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

21 Nov 2022

Genetic background plays a role in regulating the metabolism of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids

Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

21 Nov 2022

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

A recent study reviews various traditional Korean fermented foods for their various health benefits.

20 Nov 2022

New method can protect organs during heart and aortic surgery

Researchers led by Hidetoshi Masumoto and Genshiro Sunagawa at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Japan have developed a new method of protecting organs during heart and aortic surgery when blood circulation has to be blocked.

20 Nov 2022

Gut microbiome in mice gets stressed within 24 hours on a high-fat diet

In a recent study published in the journal Cell Reports, researchers in Cincinnati, USA, assessed the impact of dietary alteration to a high-fat diet (HFD) on the intestine.

17 Nov 2022

What is the prevalence of contraindications to Paxlovid among hospitalized COVID-19 patients?

Researchers examined the prevalence of contraindications to nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) in hospitalized coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

17 Nov 2022

New therapeutic windows for developing effective treatments for metastatic tumors

Cancer that splits and develops in new organs around the body becomes significantly more difficult to fight. Now, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have shown that these metastatic cancers, that spread from the original, adapt their metabolism to the tissue in which they grow. The discovery represents a breakthrough for the understanding of metastatic cancer and is an important piece of the puzzle in the search for more effective treatments.

17 Nov 2022

National Institutes of Health funds a five-year, $11 million initiative

The conversations between our bone and muscle change as we age, and both are the weaker for it, Medical College of Georgia scientists say.

17 Nov 2022

Antibiotic-resistant, opportunistic pathogen enhances the pathogenesis of C. difficile

Clostridioides difficile, often referred to as C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium that causes severe intestinal illness and, as its name suggests, can be difficult to study and treat.

16 Nov 2022

Study describes risk factors for people with chronic pancreatitis to develop diabetes

A new study by Cedars-Sinai investigators describes risk factors that could make it more likely for people who have chronic pancreatitis, an ongoing inflammation of the pancreas, to develop diabetes. The findings are published in Diabetes Care.

16 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers reactivation of latent viruses in people with chronic fatigue syndrome

COVID-19 reactivated viruses that had become latent in cells following previous infections, particularly in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME/CFS.

16 Nov 2022

Utilizing marine sources to extract DHA to treat Alzheimer’s

The anti-neurodegenerative effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and DHA-rich phospholipids (DH-PL) derived from fisheries and aquaculture byproducts.

15 Nov 2022

Sanford Burnham Prebys researchers receive ACS grants to advance work on difficult-to-treat cancers

Two faculty members from Sanford Burnham Prebys have been awarded grants from the American Cancer Society (ACS), the largest not-for-profit funding body for scientists studying cancer. Associate Professor Cosimo Commisso, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor Svasti Haricharan, Ph.D., each received competitive awards to advance their work on difficult-to-treat cancers.

15 Nov 2022

Study explores the links between childhood adversity and cardiovascular disease in early adulthood

Children who experience adversity, including serious family illness or death, poverty, neglect, or dysfunctional and stressful family relationships, are at increased risk of developing diseases of the heart or blood vessels in early adulthood.

15 Nov 2022

Pancreas transplant more beneficial than other treatments for people with diabetes

Results of pancreas transplantation continue to improve and up to 90% of recipients with diabetes enjoy freedom from both insulin therapy and the need for close glucose monitoring following the procedure, according to a new paper published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

15 Nov 2022

Polyphenols in Mediterranean diet may modulate COVID-19 inflammation

Researchers discuss the beneficial role of polyphenolic plant compounds in the Mediterranean diet in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

15 Nov 2022

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

New studies improve understanding of the genetic factors that protect people against COVID-19

Using induced pluripotent stem cells to recreate the adrenal gland in a petri dish

KEMEPHY diet may be an effective dietary pattern for athletes

Researchers find an abundance of microplastics in placentas and meconium samples

Study challenges "good" cholesterol's predictive role for heart disease

Genetic background plays a role in regulating the metabolism of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

New method can protect organs during heart and aortic surgery

Gut microbiome in mice gets stressed within 24 hours on a high-fat diet

What is the prevalence of contraindications to Paxlovid among hospitalized COVID-19 patients?

New therapeutic windows for developing effective treatments for metastatic tumors

National Institutes of Health funds a five-year, $11 million initiative

Antibiotic-resistant, opportunistic pathogen enhances the pathogenesis of C. difficile

Study describes risk factors for people with chronic pancreatitis to develop diabetes

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers reactivation of latent viruses in people with chronic fatigue syndrome

Utilizing marine sources to extract DHA to treat Alzheimer’s

Sanford Burnham Prebys researchers receive ACS grants to advance work on difficult-to-treat cancers

Study explores the links between childhood adversity and cardiovascular disease in early adulthood

Pancreas transplant more beneficial than other treatments for people with diabetes

Polyphenols in Mediterranean diet may modulate COVID-19 inflammation

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