Implanted cells triggered by electricity used to drive in vivo gene expression

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDesign of the direct-current-activated transgene expression switch in mammalian cells.a, Schematic illustration of the stimulation setup for monolayer cultures.

Updated on: January 24,2024

Implanted cells triggered by electricity used to drive in vivo gene expression

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDesign of the direct-current-activated transgene expression switch in mammalian cells.a, Schematic illustration of the stimulation setup for monolayer cultures.

Updated on:January 24,2024

Isolation severely impacts diabetes management

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that patients' self-management of their diabetes has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly du

Updated on: January 31,2024

Isolation severely impacts diabetes management

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that patients' self-management of their diabetes has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly du

Updated on:January 31,2024

Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on: July 05,2024

Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on:July 05,2024

White adipose tissue is found to be the most vulnerable to metabolic changes caused by obesity

by University of BarcelonaThis is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaWhen the body is subjected to a high-calorie diet, the physiological response is not homogeneous and some

Updated on: February 19,2024

White adipose tissue is found to be the most vulnerable to metabolic changes caused by obesity

by University of BarcelonaThis is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaWhen the body is subjected to a high-calorie diet, the physiological response is not homogeneous and some

Updated on:February 19,2024

New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresIntestinal stem cells in green, cell division in red. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Anika BöttcherThe intestine is essential for maintaining our en

Updated on: February 03,2024

New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresIntestinal stem cells in green, cell division in red. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Anika BöttcherThe intestine is essential for maintaining our en

Updated on:February 03,2024

GDF15 hormone found to make insulin work better

byUniversity of CopenhagenGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.06.016More than 500 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Roughly 2.6 bi

Updated on: January 17,2024

GDF15 hormone found to make insulin work better

byUniversity of CopenhagenGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.06.016More than 500 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Roughly 2.6 bi

Updated on:January 17,2024

Mouse study: A neural circuit for the suppression of feeding under persistent pain

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China and The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical Universit

Updated on: February 21,2024

Mouse study: A neural circuit for the suppression of feeding under persistent pain

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China and The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical Universit

Updated on:February 21,2024

Sparse system identification of leptin dynamics in women with obesity

by NYU Tandon School of EngineeringResearchers studyingthe relationship between leptin and obesity found statistically significant relationships between leptin secretion characteristics and

Updated on: January 31,2024

Sparse system identification of leptin dynamics in women with obesity

by NYU Tandon School of EngineeringResearchers studyingthe relationship between leptin and obesity found statistically significant relationships between leptin secretion characteristics and

Updated on:January 31,2024

Inhibiting production of a key material biosynthesis to slow tumor growth

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversitySAM inhibitor drastically reduced cancer growth in models of human cancer. Credit: Northwestern UniversityMany cancers hijack a metabolic mechanism known as t

Updated on: February 21,2024

Inhibiting production of a key material biosynthesis to slow tumor growth

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversitySAM inhibitor drastically reduced cancer growth in models of human cancer. Credit: Northwestern UniversityMany cancers hijack a metabolic mechanism known as t

Updated on:February 21,2024

Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study

Updated on: February 19,2024

Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study

Updated on:February 19,2024

Exposure to dioxins can worsen thyroid function

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society&#3

Updated on: January 22,2024

Exposure to dioxins can worsen thyroid function

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society&#3

Updated on:January 22,2024

Subjective walking speed can serve as a simple predictor of metabolic health in obese individuals

byDoshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWalking speed can provide insights into health, extending beyond mere mobility, so much so that it is considered to be the "sixth vita

Updated on: February 01,2025

Subjective walking speed can serve as a simple predictor of metabolic health in obese individuals

byDoshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWalking speed can provide insights into health, extending beyond mere mobility, so much so that it is considered to be the "sixth vita

Updated on:February 01,2025