Researchers lay groundwork to study effects of maternal diabetes on fetal metabolism and development

by Jeannie Barber-Choi,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.011UCLA scientists examined how exposure to higher leve

Updated on: January 17,2024 10

Researchers lay groundwork to study effects of maternal diabetes on fetal metabolism and development

by Jeannie Barber-Choi,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.011UCLA scientists examined how exposure to higher leve

Updated on:January 17,2024 10

Study finds increased body and abdominal fat cause insulin resistance in teenagers, raising type 2 diabetes risk

by University of Eastern FinlandBoth total body fat mass and abdominal fat cause hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance, with abdominal fat doubling the risk of metabolic dysfunc

Updated on: March 14,2024 8

Study finds increased body and abdominal fat cause insulin resistance in teenagers, raising type 2 diabetes risk

by University of Eastern FinlandBoth total body fat mass and abdominal fat cause hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance, with abdominal fat doubling the risk of metabolic dysfunc

Updated on:March 14,2024 8

Type 1 diabetes can be predicted with epigenetic changes

by University of TurkuDMRs. (a) Venn diagrams of the numbers of DMRs detected in different cell fractions. A DMR is considered to be found in two cell fractions if at least one DMC within the DMR

Updated on: April 01,2024 17

Type 1 diabetes can be predicted with epigenetic changes

by University of TurkuDMRs. (a) Venn diagrams of the numbers of DMRs detected in different cell fractions. A DMR is considered to be found in two cell fractions if at least one DMC within the DMR

Updated on:April 01,2024 17

New drug could prevent diabetic eye and kidney disease in people with diabetes

by University of BristolHS forms part of the eGlx barrier in retinal and glomerular microvasculature. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12933-024-02133-1New resea

Updated on: March 14,2024 18

New drug could prevent diabetic eye and kidney disease in people with diabetes

by University of BristolHS forms part of the eGlx barrier in retinal and glomerular microvasculature. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12933-024-02133-1New resea

Updated on:March 14,2024 18

Shifting focus: Investigators describe changes to pancreatic β cells at onset of type 1 diabetes

by Joslin Diabetes CenterIn vivo AAV8-mediated overexpression of Mettl3 in NOD mouse β-cells delays T1D progression. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41556-024-01368-0A

Updated on: March 14,2024 19

Shifting focus: Investigators describe changes to pancreatic β cells at onset of type 1 diabetes

by Joslin Diabetes CenterIn vivo AAV8-mediated overexpression of Mettl3 in NOD mouse β-cells delays T1D progression. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41556-024-01368-0A

Updated on:March 14,2024 19

Drug screen points toward novel diabetes treatments

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeA focused chemical screen identified AZD7762 that increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion of mouse and human islets.a, Schematic diagram of the chemic

Updated on: May 25,2024 7

Drug screen points toward novel diabetes treatments

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeA focused chemical screen identified AZD7762 that increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion of mouse and human islets.a, Schematic diagram of the chemic

Updated on:May 25,2024 7

Type 2 diabetes medication shown to benefit asthma patients

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainType 2 diabetes patients who also have asthma are benefitting from a diabetes medication, typically given to help the panc

Updated on: April 01,2024 18

Type 2 diabetes medication shown to benefit asthma patients

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainType 2 diabetes patients who also have asthma are benefitting from a diabetes medication, typically given to help the panc

Updated on:April 01,2024 18

Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoRichard Bazinet and Mackenzie Smith. Credit: University of TorontoResearchers at the University of Toronto have found that palmitic acid, one of the most com

Updated on: March 06,2024 19

Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoRichard Bazinet and Mackenzie Smith. Credit: University of TorontoResearchers at the University of Toronto have found that palmitic acid, one of the most com

Updated on:March 06,2024 19

New research reveals why some of us are hungry all the time

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that people who experience big dips in blood sugar levels, several hours after eating, end up feeling hungrier and consumin

Updated on: February 21,2024 7

New research reveals why some of us are hungry all the time

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that people who experience big dips in blood sugar levels, several hours after eating, end up feeling hungrier and consumin

Updated on:February 21,2024 7

Does inhibiting glutamine metabolism impact tumor cells or the microenvironment?

by Impact Journals LLCGlutamine metabolism effect in tumor microenvironment cells. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28443A new editorial paper was published inOncota

Updated on: January 22,2024 22

Does inhibiting glutamine metabolism impact tumor cells or the microenvironment?

by Impact Journals LLCGlutamine metabolism effect in tumor microenvironment cells. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28443A new editorial paper was published inOncota

Updated on:January 22,2024 22

Popular obesity drugs may lead to medical procedure complications, large study suggests

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight lo

Updated on: March 30,2024 6

Popular obesity drugs may lead to medical procedure complications, large study suggests

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight lo

Updated on:March 30,2024 6

Study provides insights into role of 'hunger hormone' receptor in obesity-related chronic inflammation

by Laura Muntean,Texas A&M UniversityCredit:Molecular Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101852A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists

Updated on: March 08,2024 12

Study provides insights into role of 'hunger hormone' receptor in obesity-related chronic inflammation

by Laura Muntean,Texas A&M UniversityCredit:Molecular Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101852A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists

Updated on:March 08,2024 12