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…
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…
GPR120 plays a key role in mediating the effects of n-3 fatty acids on mammary function
Background During lactation, the mammary gland undergoes significant structural and functional changes to produce milk, which is essential…
Gut bacteria linked to how our genes switch on and off
Reading time: 2 minutesProfessor Alika Maunakea and research faculty Riley Wells The trillions of microbes that live in…
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…
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 –…