Molecular fingerprint predicts physical fitness in older adults
Could a simple blood test reveal how well someone is aging? A team of researchers led by Wolfram…
Precision probiotics lower blood sugar and cholesterol in mice
A new mouse study reveals that carefully selected probiotics can lower blood sugar, body fat, and cholesterol levels…
Scientists “Improve on Mother Nature” To Create Powerful Cancer-Killing Molecule
Researchers discovered that bacteria inside tumors can create a molecule that makes chemotherapy more powerful. This surprising microbial…
The Tropical Fruit That May Improve Blood Sugar and Cut Body Fat
A new study shows that mangoes, despite their high sugar content, may help prevent diabetes more effectively than…
Gut probiotic Christensenella tenuis reduces endotoxemia and improves metabolism in obese mice
This study is reported by the team of Professor Shuang-jiang Liu from Shandong University. The study reveals that…
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…
Reversing age-related vision loss with retinal lipid therapy
Changes in vision are often a common sign of aging. If you sit in a dimly lit restaurant with…
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…
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…
Is the Keto Diet Sexist? Research Reveals Stark Differences in How Male and Female Bodies Respond
Research shows ketogenic diets may spark damaging cellular changes in males but not females, pointing to estrogen’s protective…
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…