Discovery of mitochondrial microprotein opens path to obesity and aging therapies
Like bees breathing life into gardens, providing pollen and making flowers blossom, little cellular machines called mitochondria breathe…
UNSW researchers identify key protein that regulates fat storage in cells
UNSW research has shed light on how cells in the body manage and store fat, potentially offering new…
Eating more animal protein may slightly lower cancer mortality
New findings challenge the long-held belief that animal protein raises mortality risk, showing no harm for longevity and…
Mediterranean diet lowers dementia risk by altering key metabolites
A long-running study shows how genes, diet, and metabolism interact to shape dementia risk, with the Mediterranean diet…
Genetics and diet work together to shape daily rhythms of fat metabolism
Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism.…
Vanguard Cancer Foundation Announces $1 Million Grant From The Bickerstaff Family Foundation to Support Human Metabolism Research
August 25, 2025 9:00 AM EDT | Source: GetFeatured Long Beach, California–(Newsfile Corp. – August 25, 2025)…
New microfluidics-based workflow enables high-resolution lipid imaging in C. elegans
Understanding how fat molecules are distributed and function in living organisms is key to uncovering mechanisms of aging,…
Hypothalamic neurons help maintain blood sugar during daily activities
The brain controls the release of glucose in a wide range of stressful circumstances, including fasting and low…
Genetic variants influencing vitamin D synthesis, metabolism, and transport
From skin tone to rare mutations, scientists uncover how your genes influence vitamin D levels, and why standard…
Targeting a sugar metabolism pathway offers hope for treating rare and aggressive childhood cancer
A new study delving into the genetic drivers of a rare and aggressive childhood cancer called Malignant Peripheral…
Lactylation drives tumor progression and immune evasion in triple negative breast cancer
Breast cancer maintains its position as the most prevalent malignancy in women worldwide, with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)…
Amino acid metabolism shapes the tumor immune microenvironment and therapy response
The tumor microenvironment is not just a site of cancer growth—it is a high-stakes metabolic contest where tumor…