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…
IGF2BP3 protein drives leukemia growth by linking metabolism and RNA control
Cancer cells are relentless in their quest to grow and divide, often rewiring their metabolism and modifying RNA…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Scientists unveil new obesity drug that reprograms fat and energy use
Details of a new drug that aims to treat the underlying causes of obesity are being presented at…
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…
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…