Lysosomal activity in worms linked to transgenerational extension of lifespan
In the Wang Lab, it’s not unusual for worms to live for a long time. HHMI Janelia Research…
New Brown Fat Pathway Could Make Weight Loss Easier To Maintain
Researchers have identified a new “backup heater” in brown fat that burns energy in unexpected ways, pointing toward…
A baby benefits from personalized gene editing in the clinic
Scientists have used a genome-editing technique called base editing to correct a mutation in a baby who had…
Coffee protects the liver by blocking inflammation and scarring, review finds
Scientists reveal how your daily cup of coffee may guard against liver disease, connecting population trends with the…
Glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks fuels colorectal cancer metastasis
A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that the glucose-fructose…
New genetic test can help predict how people will respond to weight-loss medications
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a genetic test that can help predict how people will respond to weight…
Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use
New genetic evidence suggests that targeting GIPR and GLP1R could reduce harmful drinking patterns while improving liver and…
Novel vitamin K analogs show promise for reversing neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease are characterized by the progressive loss of neurons. The resulting…
Female-specific mechanism enhances heat production in brown fat
Higher activity of PGC-1α enables brown fat cells in females to thermogenic activity and energy expenditure compared to…
Could a Simple Vitamin Reverse the World’s Most Common Liver Disease?
Researchers have identified a genetic trigger of fatty liver disease and found that vitamin B3 may hold the…
Common genetic variants modify disease risk and clinical presentation in monogenic diabetes
Study populations This study complies with all relevant ethical regulation and was approved by the appropriate ethics committees.…
Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to…