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…
Peroxisomes identified as alternative heat producers in brown fat
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a novel way brown fat –…
How processed red meat might drive neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists warn that while processed red meat may fuel harmful brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS,…
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…