Low oxygen turns red blood cells into powerful glucose sinks
Scientists have long known that people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, have lower rates…
Hypoxia rewires red blood cells to clear excess glucose
In a 2023 paper on hypoxia and glucose metabolism, our lab showed how organisms rewire their metabolism to…
Gut bacteria patterns help predict insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes, study finds
A new study shows that gut microbiome signatures, analyzed through advanced machine learning, can help identify individuals with…
Study reveals coffee triggers distinct cytokine responses compared with pure caffeine
A controlled human study reveals that coffee’s complex chemical matrix may shape immune responses differently than pure caffeine,…
Researchers identify a genetic brake for the formation of blood vessels in muscles
In an international study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified a gene variant that controls the…
Study reveals poxvirus’s unique DNA clamp for gene activation
A research team at the University of Würzburg has deciphered another aspect of poxviral gene activation. The study…
‘What no one tells you about life after Ozempic’: Nutritionist shares what happens after you stop using weight loss drug
Though their primary role is managing type 2 diabetes, drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro often come up…
A yeast-derived genetic tool offers hope for mitochondrial disorders and cancer
Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division. In…
Newly Discovered Brain Pathway Triggers Weight Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified a powerful neural pathway that triggers the rapid loss of all body fat—including “stubborn”…
Magnesium lower fasting blood sugar in older adults
A carefully controlled trial finds that magnesium can lower fasting glucose in older adults with magnesium deficiency, but…
Defective fat cells drive metabolic disease in lipodystrophy
Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose…
Tirzepatide shows dual benefits in sleep apnea trial improving metabolism and reducing inflammation
New clinical trial evidence suggests targeting both obesity and sleep-disordered breathing together may reshape cardiometabolic risk management in…