Copper metabolism plays a crucial role in inflammatory bone diseases, with copper overload suppressing glycogen synthesis and increasing inflammatory activity. Researchers found that cuproptosis, a form of programmed cell death, can lead to bone weakening and osteoclast formation, providing a potential new therapeutic target.
SourceEditorial Office of West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University·JournalInternational Journal of Oral Science·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 5, 2026
Research reveals that salivary bacteria from gum disease alter gut metabolism, driving osteoclast activity and systemic bone loss. Microbial metabolites like indole-3-lactic acid inhibit osteoclast differentiation and activity.
SourceEditorial Office of West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University·JournalInternational Journal of Oral Science·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 4, 2026
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A Pennington Biomedical researcher published an editorial on the benefits of fruit intake for vascular health, citing a study on increasing fruit intake with avocados and mangos. The findings suggest that diets rich in fruits can improve nutrient status and health outcomes, aligning with the goals of the Food Is Medicine initiative.
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·JournalJournal of the American Heart Association·DateMar 3, 2026
A team of scientists discovered that the mannose pathway plays a crucial role in regulating cell fate decisions in low glucose environments, particularly in cancer cells. They found that reducing mannose pathway activity led to impaired N-glycan biosynthesis and activated pro-survival signals, which can contribute to cancer progression.
SourceInstitute for Glyco-core Research (iGCORE), Tokai National Higher Education and Research System·JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 3, 2026
Researchers found widespread occurrence of tri-OPEs and di-OPEs in the Tibetan Plateau's terrestrial ecosystem. The study confirmed the trophic dilution behavior of OPEs along a representative food chain, with bio-transformation and metabolism playing key roles.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalEnvironmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2026
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
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Researchers created an automated method to quickly analyze the metabolic effects of natural products, such as kratom, using high-resolution mass spectrometry and molecular network mapping. This breakthrough provides a detailed view of how chemicals are reshaped by human metabolism, marking a major step in natural products research.
SourceEmory University·JournalJournal of Natural Products·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 26, 2026
A University of Lausanne research team discovered vitamin B7's role in bypassing glutamine addiction in cancer cells. The study found that pyruvate, enabled by pyruvate carboxylase and vitamin B7, fuels cells' energy cycle even without glutamine.
SourceUniversity of Lausanne·JournalMolecular Cell·DateFeb 25, 2026
A new study published in Science Advances has shed light on how the body responds to energy demands from exercise, identifying a crucial cell signaling mechanism that could lead to a new treatment for diabetes. The research focuses on Adenosine Monophosphate-Activated Protein Kinase (AMPK), a regulator of energy production, and reveals...
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 25, 2026
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A gene variant controlling blood vessel formation in muscles affects endurance and metabolism. High-intensity training can increase blood vessel growth by reducing the gene's activity.
SourceLund University·JournalCell Reports·TypeCase study·DateFeb 18, 2026
Researchers found that Parkinson's patients experience weight loss due to selective fat depletion, not muscle loss, driven by impaired carbohydrate-based energy production. This metabolic shift highlights a disorder of both the brain and body, driving disease progression.
SourceFujita Health University·JournalJournal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 13, 2026
Rice University scientists create a detailed map of the Alzheimer's brain using hyperspectral Raman imaging and machine learning. The findings show that chemical changes are unevenly distributed across the brain and extend beyond amyloid plaques, revealing broader metabolic differences between healthy and diseased brains.
SourceRice University·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateFeb 11, 2026
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Insilico Medicine nominates ISM5059, a peripheral-restricted NLRP3 inhibitor, as a preclinical candidate for treating various inflammatory diseases. The compound has demonstrated high potency, selectivity, and excellent in vivo efficacy across animal disease models.
A study by UNICAMP researchers found that women with a history of yo-yo dieting have increased body fat, worse metabolic indicators, and reduced brown fat activity. The 'yo-yo effect' impairs metabolism and reduces BAT activity in women.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalNutrition Research·DateFeb 2, 2026
A new scientific review summarizes 12 human clinical trials on the cardiometabolic effects of wild blueberries, finding improvements in blood vessel function and beneficial changes to the gut microbiome. Regular consumption of one cup per day may support overall health benefits.
SourceWild Blueberry Association of North America·JournalCritical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition·TypeLiterature review·DateJan 27, 2026
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A new study from the University of Victoria found that higher insulin levels at age 47 predicted younger onsets of hot flashes and night sweats. Insulin may be a stronger predictor of hot flashes when taking other metabolic variables into account, while body mass index (BMI) appeared more closely associated with estrogen level changes.
SourceUniversity of Victoria·JournalThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism·TypeObservational study·DateJan 26, 2026
Researchers identify acetylation as a fine cellular regulatory mechanism that affects pyruvate kinase function and stability. The study reveals isoform-specific regulation of PKM by acetylation, which helps understand how cancer cells proliferate.
SourceUniversity of Seville·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 23, 2026
Researchers have identified three new skin-protective compounds called oryzaceramides A, B, and C from rice bran by-products. These acylated glucosylceramides play a crucial role in maintaining epidermal integrity and demonstrate significant skin barrier-enhancing effects.
SourceKindai University·JournalPhytochemistry Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 14, 2026
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Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
A new consensus statement provides evidence-based guidance for screening, diagnosis, treatment, and return-to-play protocols for female athletes. The updated report includes a first-of-its-kind adolescent model of the Female Athlete Triad, addressing energy deficiency in growing adolescents.
SourcePenn State·JournalSports Medicine·TypeLiterature review·DateJan 13, 2026
Researchers discovered genes that regulate fibroblast growth, which builds the scaffolding between cells. Adjusting these factors reversed age-related changes and improved health outcomes in mice. The study offers new opportunities to understand and reverse aging-related diseases.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 12, 2026
Researchers at Northwestern University discovered a hidden molecular control switch inside the protein TRPM5, which regulates taste, blood sugar control and gut health. The switch can be activated or inhibited by small molecules, unlocking new opportunities for therapeutic development.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Chemical Biology·DateJan 5, 2026
Researchers at Northwestern University and Stanford University develop a new artificial metabolism that converts waste carbon dioxide into acetyl-CoA, a universal metabolite used by all living cells. The system, called Reductive Formate Pathway (ReForm), uses engineered enzymes to perform metabolic reactions never seen in nature.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Chemical Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 22, 2025
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Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
Researchers will investigate how HIV and cancer drugs damage brain cells over time, identifying potential early biomarkers of neurotoxicity. They will use human brain organoids grown in the lab to mimic brain physiology.
SourceUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County·DateDec 19, 2025
Researchers discovered metabolites in fossilized bones of animals that lived 1.3 to 3 million years ago, providing insights into their health, diets, and environments. The findings revealed warmer and wetter conditions compared to today.
Researchers found that higher levels of theobromine are associated with slower biological aging in humans, as measured by epigenetic markers such as DNA methylation and telomere length. The study suggests that theobromine may support healthy aging by influencing molecular epigenetic processes.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeNews article·DateDec 16, 2025
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Researchers identified a specific type of gut bacteria, Turicibacter, that promotes metabolic health and reduces weight gain in mice. The bacterium produces fatty molecules that are absorbed by the small intestine, improving ceramide levels and preventing excessive weight gain.
SourceUniversity of Utah Health·JournalCell Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 16, 2025
A new study describes a three-hit metabolic signaling model that reframes autism as a treatable disorder of cellular communication and energy metabolism. The model suggests that up to half of all autism cases might be prevented or reduced with prenatal and early-life interventions.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalMitochondrion·DateDec 10, 2025
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine discovered that immune cells can slow fat breakdown when exposed to physiological stressors, helping early humans preserve energy stores. This finding provides new insight into the underlying metabolism of obesity and other metabolic disorders.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature·DateDec 10, 2025
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A study by Van Andel Institute scientists found that reducing calorie intake helps cancer-fighting immune cells do their jobs more effectively. The researchers discovered that a low-fat, high-protein diet given once a day promotes the formation of ketones, which act as a cellular fuel for T cells to become more effective tumor fighters.
SourceVan Andel Research Institute·JournalNature Metabolism·DateDec 9, 2025
Researchers mapped NBCn1's structure-function properties to understand how breast cancer cells thrive in hostile environments. The study provides insights into the protein's dynamics and ion transport pathways, paving the way for designing drugs that target this transporter.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 5, 2025
Two Russian scientists' conceptual similarities challenge conventional aging views. Their ideas about hyperfunction and elevation remain relevant to modern research. Golubev explores the historical connections between Dilman and Blagosklonny, highlighting their contributions to aging science.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeNews article·DateDec 3, 2025
A new study suggests that sweat can reveal information about a person's health, including hormone levels, medication doses, and early detection of diseases like diabetes and cancer. Wearable sensors using artificial intelligence can detect specific metabolites in sweat, providing personalized health insights.
SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalJournal of Pharmaceutical Analysis·TypeLiterature review·DateDec 1, 2025
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A controlled feeding study out of South Dakota State University shows that older adults who reduced ultra-processed foods naturally consumed fewer calories, lost weight and abdominal fat, and showed improvements in insulin sensitivity and inflammation. This study provides evidence that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans can deliver s...
SourceSouth Dakota State University·JournalClinical Nutrition·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 24, 2025
Researchers found that senescent blood vessel cells play a key role in developing metabolic disorders like diabetes. Transplanting these cells into lean mice caused inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.
SourceCedars-Sinai Medical Center·JournalCell Metabolism·DateNov 20, 2025
A new study led by Prof. Maayan Salton and Dr. Tal Schiller found that gestational diabetes alters the placenta's genetic messages, causing hundreds of errors in protein synthesis. The key protein SRSF10 appears to contribute to this process, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for mitigating its effects.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalDiabetes·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 18, 2025
A human clinical trial found that consuming black cumin seed powder daily for 8 weeks significantly reduced blood triglycerides, LDL and total cholesterol levels. The study also showed an increase in HDL cholesterol levels, associated with a lower risk of heart problems.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalFood Science & Nutrition·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 18, 2025
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Researchers tracked eight short-finned pilot whales in Hawaiian waters, finding they dive approximately 39 times a day to consume an average of 4 squid per dive. The team estimated the total annual consumption to be around 88,000 tonnes of squid, which is sufficient for the local population.
SourceThe Company of Biologists·JournalJournal of Experimental Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 13, 2025
Researchers at University of Utah Health have found that AKI is triggered by ceramides, which cause serious injury by damaging kidney mitochondria. Using a backup drug candidate, the team was able to preserve mitochondrial integrity and prevent kidney injury in mice.
SourceUniversity of Utah Health·JournalCell Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 12, 2025
Researchers have identified a novel principle in biology that mathematically explains why the growth of organisms slows as nutrients become more abundant. The global constraint principle unifies two classic biological laws and provides a fresh perspective for looking at growth across all forms of life.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 11, 2025
A new study uses fruit flies to explore the relationship between sleep and diet, finding that energy deprivation leads to increased feeding and sleeping behavior. The researchers propose that correcting sleep habits may help alleviate eating and metabolic disorders.
SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournalJNeurosci·DateNov 3, 2025
Research links low body weight in young Japanese women to reduced gut microbial diversity, with an increased presence of inflammatory species. The study suggests that improving eating habits could lead to improvements in gut microbiota and body weight.
SourceFujita Health University·JournalNutrients·TypeObservational study·DateOct 31, 2025
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A research team discovered that leucine prevents the degradation of specific mitochondrial proteins, enabling efficient energy production. This mechanism allows cells to adapt to increased energy demands during periods of nutrient abundance.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalNature Cell Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 31, 2025
A multidisciplinary research team discovered that liver alterations associated with metabolic dysfunction can cause cognitive and neurological impairments. The effects were reversed by a therapy targeting the liver, establishing a 'liver-brain axis'. This finding opens up new therapeutic avenues for treating metabolic liver disease.
SourceUniversity of Seville·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 30, 2025
A recent study reveals that loss of liver growth hormone (GH) signaling contributes to the development of lean metabolic-associated fatty liver disease. The researchers developed a mouse model with hepatic GH receptor knockout and found that CD36-mediated lipid uptake and C/EBPβ-driven lipogenesis form a central regulatory hub driving ...
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalLife Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 29, 2025
Scientists have discovered how a tungsten-containing enzyme in a microbe converts toxic waste gases into ethanol, offering a promising solution for sustainable fuel production. The breakthrough reveals the mechanism behind this process, enabling the production of valuable chemicals and fuels.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology·JournalNature Chemical Biology·DateOct 29, 2025
Researchers found that TRF1 protein loss led to leaner mice with altered metabolic profiles, including lower LDL cholesterol levels and improved blood sugar regulation. These benefits occurred without any detectable shortening of telomeres.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeNews article·DateOct 27, 2025
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A study from the Champalimaud Foundation found that when fruit flies are deprived of essential amino acids, their brains upregulate two olfactory receptor genes involved in smell, leading to a refined sense of smell that guides them to protein-rich yeast and gut bacteria. This interplay between smell and taste regulates feeding behavior.
SourceChampalimaud Centre for the Unknown·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 27, 2025
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found that metabolism guides the activation states of regulatory T cells, which dampen inflammation. The study reveals a link between mitochondrial function and lysosome activity in controlling these immune cells.
SourceSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital·JournalScience Immunology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 24, 2025
A new study from UC San Francisco found that saturated fat affects the behavior of a protein called PER2, which orchestrates fat metabolism and circadian rhythms. Mice eating a diet high in hydrogenated fats struggled to adapt to winter, whereas those on unsaturated fat diets adjusted easily.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateOct 23, 2025
Recent discoveries on the molecular regulation of cholesterol metabolism have far-reaching implications for human diseases. Four interconnected modules of cholesterol metabolism are outlined, including hepatic de novo synthesis, intestinal absorption, and reverse transport via HDL.
SourceSichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association·JournalMolecular Biomedicine·DateOct 23, 2025
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Researchers have discovered that HSL plays an unexpected role in the nucleus of fat cells, helping maintain healthy adipose tissue. This new understanding challenges 60 years of certainty about fat metabolism and offers avenues for better understanding metabolic diseases such as obesity.
SourceUniversité de Toulouse·JournalCell Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 23, 2025
Researchers at Redoxoma found that mitochondrial potassium channels regulate heat production in brown adipose tissue, a process critical for regulating energy expenditure and promoting metabolic health. Closing the channel is necessary for maximum thermogenesis.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·DateOct 22, 2025
Researchers found that voluntary running exercise mitigates cafeteria diet-induced behavioral changes via hormonal and microbial pathways. The study revealed specific metabolites, such as anserine and indole-3-carboxylate, were decreased by the cafeteria diet but partially restored by exercise.
SourceGenomic Press·JournalBrain Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 21, 2025
A study published in Science Advances found that the ketogenic diet can have potentially dangerous impacts on metabolic health, including impaired blood sugar regulation and fatty liver disease. Mice fed the diet developed severe metabolic complications, with some changes starting within days.
SourceUniversity of Utah Health·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 21, 2025
Scientists worldwide are calling for accelerated development and standardization of energy metabolism measurement technologies to address global challenges. The conference highlighted the importance of understanding how organisms utilize energy, crucial for tackling climate change and public health crises.
SourceShenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences·DateOct 21, 2025
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A recent study found that fish oil supplements can lower cardiovascular disease risk even in healthy individuals, with effects varying greatly between people. The study showed that EPA supplementation improved blood lipid profiles and reduced lipoprotein attachment to arterial walls.
SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalJCI Insight·DateOct 20, 2025
A new study published in PNAS found that physical activity increases total daily energy expenditure without reducing it elsewhere. The research showed a clear link between being more active and spending less time sitting still.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 20, 2025
Research finds that Akkermansia muciniphila alleviates hepatic fibrosis through propionate-driven antioxidant defense, improving liver function and reducing extracellular matrix accumulation. The study suggests a potential microbiota-based therapeutic strategy to combat liver fibrosis.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalLife Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 15, 2025
The four-day training program equipped postdoctoral fellows with state-of-the-art methods for clinical research in obesity, metabolism and nutrition. Participants deepened their skills in gold-standard methodologies crucial for advancing clinical and translational research.
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·DateOct 15, 2025
Researchers found that a combination of nicotinamide, a-lipoic acid, thiamine, pyridoxamine and piperine reduced AGEs, sticky plaque-like molecules, to curb hunger, lower insulin resistance and extend lifespan in mice. The compounds also reversed some molecular hallmarks of hypothalamic aging.
SourceBuck Institute for Research on Aging·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 14, 2025
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Isha Jain wins NIH Transformative Research Award to develop new targeted treatments using modern science and techniques, potentially leading to personalized vitamin-based therapies for genetic disorders. Her lab has made key discoveries on oxygen levels and tissue damage, aiming to fine-tune these processes for disease treatment.