Newly identified protein regulates lysosome positioning and cellular metabolism
Lysosomes are the control centers for the metabolism of cells and tissues, including the brain. They break down…
Modified lipid nanoparticles boost mRNA vaccines while reducing side effects
The most common side effects of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot are well known: soreness, mild fever…
Study uncovers how tuberculosis bacteria fuel themselves during infection
Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered how the bacteria that causes tuberculosis fuels itself during infection, providing new insights…
Patients who stop GLP-1 drugs often restart or try alternatives
A large real-world study shows that patients who stop popular GLP-1–based weight-loss drugs often return to treatment or…
Vitamin B2 metabolism helps cancer cells resist ferroptosis
A lack of vitamin B2 makes tumor cells more susceptible to a unique form of cell death. This…
New insights highlight multifaceted roles of CD4+ T cells in tumor immunity
For decades, cancer immunotherapy has focused primarily on CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes as the main executors of tumor…
Real-world study shows modest weight regain after GLP-1 discontinuation
As the use of injectable GLP-1 drugs continues to rise, questions persist about what happens after patients stop…
Low-protein diet activates mice gut microbes to make fatty tissue burn energy
Researchers have discovered that specific gut bacteria work together with diet to “flip a metabolic switch” — transforming…
How N-Acylethanolamines Control Appetite, Energy Balance, and Metabolic Health
IntroductionWhat are NAEs?NAEs in metabolic healthNAEs and cognitionTherapeutic and lifestyle implicationsChallenges and future directionsConclusionsReferences Further reading From appetite control…
Eating earlier in the day is linked to lower nighttime glucose in gestational diabetes
Starting the day’s first meal earlier may shift the body’s daily glucose rhythm and reduce overnight glucose levels…
Scientists simulate complete life cycle of a minimal bacterial cell
By simulating the life cycle of a minimal bacterial cell – from DNA replication to protein translation to…
Struggling with slow metabolism? Doctors reveal 8 everyday foods that can naturally boost digestion and burn more calories
Dr Manjusha Agarwal, Senior Consultant Internal Medicine at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, explains the importance of maintaining metabolic balance.…