Researchers discovered a strong link between environmental variation and thyroid hormone signaling in reef fish, enabling them to adapt to changing habitats. The study found that habitat impacts development by altering gene expression and metabolic profiles, giving animals more flexibility when their environments change.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2026
A Drosophila study shows that macrophages detect nutritional stress caused by high-sugar diets and send a signal to the endocrine system to delay development. This delay helps buffer the impact of the diet on growth, allowing organisms to reach adulthood in better condition.
SourceInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)·JournalCurrent Biology·DateJun 22, 2026
Researchers found that the gut responds to protein deficiency by activating a fast neural circuit and a slower hormonal signal, which selectively changes dietary priorities. The study reveals a previously unknown gut-brain signaling system that rapidly alters feeding behavior in animals.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalScience·DateMay 22, 2026
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The Endocrine Society and Keystone Symposia will host their first joint conference in October to explore discovery in cancer, diabetes, and cardiometabolic disease. The conference series aims to strengthen the exchange of scientific knowledge through coordinated programming, facilitating discovery and collaboration among researchers.
Research found that girls born to mothers with higher insulin resistance during pregnancy are more likely to have more abdominal fat at age 7. Maternal insulin resistance was not associated with body fat in boys, suggesting girls may be more susceptible to the mother's insulin resistance during late pregnancy.
The ECE 2026 brings together researchers and clinicians to share the latest endocrine research and developments. Key sessions include Plenaries, Symposia, Awards, Meet the Experts, Debates, and Oral Communications.
SourceEuropean Society of Endocrinology·DateMay 8, 2026
A NIH-funded study discovered that testosterone may play a key role in limiting brain tumor growth in men by suppressing inflammation and stress hormone production. Analysis of over 1,300 men with glioblastoma found that supplemental testosterone was significantly associated with improved survival rates.
SourceNIH/Office of the Director·JournalNature·DateMay 6, 2026
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
Italian researchers Anna Pilatone and Gabriella Milan won the Endocrine Society's 2026 Endocrine Images Art Competition with their image of a pre-adipocyte cell, highlighting the complexity of adipose tissue in obesity. The winning entry will be displayed at ENDO 2026 and featured in Endocrine News magazine.
The European Society of Endocrinology organizes World Hormone Day to educate the public about hormone-related health issues. Global endocrine disorders affect millions worldwide, emphasizing the need for proper hormone balance.
A hormone called FGF21 reverses obesity in mice by signaling to the hindbrain, a region targeted by GLP-1 drugs. This finding provides insight into the naturally occurring hormone's benefits for weight loss and MASH treatment.
SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 1, 2026
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Researchers found that an approved antifibrotic drug, finerenone, can reduce ovarian fibrosis and promote follicle growth in women with premature ovarian insufficiency. Clinical trials showed that finerenone improved follicle development and mature oocyte quality in women with POI.
SourceJuntendo University Research Promotion Center·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 5, 2026
A study of 225 newborns found that high prenatal oestrogen levels, indicated by long index fingers, are associated with large head circumference and increased brain size in boys. This could provide evidence for the positive influence of prenatal oestrogen on human brain evolution
SourceSwansea University·JournalEarly Human Development·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 5, 2026
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
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The European Society of Endocrinology is launching a new campaign to raise awareness about the importance of hormone health. The #BecauseHormonesMatter initiative aims to improve public understanding of hormones and promote practical steps for better hormone health, following the success of last year's campaign.
Researchers from Arc Institute, UCSF, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center identified PTGES3 as a key regulator of the androgen receptor in prostate cancer. The study found that PTGES3 contributes to tumor growth and suggests it could be a promising new target for treating aggressive prostate cancers.
SourceArc Institute·JournalNature Genetics·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 5, 2025
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba identified a peptide hormone called Capa that regulates calcium levels in fruit flies. The study found that Capa is secreted by specific neurons and acts on organs similar to vertebrate kidneys to mobilize calcium from stored reserves.
A team of researchers led by Stephen McCormick has uncovered how fish know when to migrate, revealing that their pituitary gland is studded with photoreceptors that can perceive daylight changes. This discovery sheds light on the enduring migration mystery and will help in planning for climate change's impact on migrating fish populati...
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·DateOct 22, 2025
The European Society of Endocrinology has released the EndoCompass Research Roadmap, a major new initiative to align research efforts and improve funding strategies for hormone-related health challenges. The roadmap identifies specific research needs across eight endocrine specialties and five cross-cutting areas.
SourceEuropean Society of Endocrinology·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateOct 17, 2025
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Joanna Wardwell-Ozgo, a Kennesaw State assistant professor, received a $720,000 NIH grant to investigate the hormonal control of cancer. She aims to understand how hormones affect cellular growth and development, with potential implications for disease mechanisms.
The ASPIRE trial is a Phase III clinical study investigating whether adding chemotherapy to standard treatments can extend survival in men with advanced prostate cancer. The trial aims to determine the effectiveness of combining docetaxel with hormone therapy and apalutamide.
SourceAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 6, 2025
Researchers have identified a key gene crucial for vitamin D uptake and metabolism, offering new avenues for precision medicine in cancer therapy and potential benefits for autoimmune diseases. Inhibiting this gene may selectively kill cancer cells while leaving healthy tissues unharmed.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Endocrinology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 18, 2025
A new technique allows scientists to inject molecules into coral tissues, revealing thyroxine's positive effect on calcification. The study raises questions about the evolution of animal physiology and how corals utilize thyroxine in their natural habitat.
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Researchers at Penn State have discovered a mechanism that resets the molecular cycle involved in the fight-or-flight response to stress and starvation. The study used imaging, structural, and biochemical techniques to uncover how this cycle completes and the system resets itself.
SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateMay 29, 2025
The European Society of Endocrinology and the European Hormone and Metabolism Foundation launch a global campaign to raise awareness about hormone balance and its impact on chronic diseases. Small steps can make a big difference in improving hormone health.
Researchers have found that mice can instinctively exhibit rescue-like behavior toward anesthetized conspecifics without prior training or external rewards. Oxytocin neurons in the paraventricular nucleus are activated when detecting distress signals, releasing OXT and coordinating emotional and motor responses.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 23, 2025
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A team of Chinese researchers identified a novel intercellular signaling mechanism between adipocytes and hepatocytes in endoplasmic reticulum stress response. The study reveals that ceramide, a fat molecule, plays a key role in activating the unfolded protein response pathway in hepatocytes.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalJournal of Cell Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 1, 2025
Scientists at UC Riverside discovered a way to exploit parasitic plant hormones to induce
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalScience·DateMar 21, 2025
A comprehensive review published in Brain Medicine maps out the extensive influence of reproductive hormones on neurological health and disease. The study examines how sex hormones affect a broad spectrum of neurological conditions, including vascular disorders, movement disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease.
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and ESE Foundation will host the first-ever World Hormone Day on April 24, 2025. The campaign aims to raise public awareness of good hormone health and improve national political engagement for better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine disease.
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Dr. Seymour Reichlin's centennial celebration highlights his ongoing scientific impact, with recent collaborations yielding new insights into hormone therapies for cognitive enhancement and emotional homeostasis. His work has established neuroendocrinology as a distinct field, bridging neuroscience, endocrinology, and clinical medicine.
SourceGenomic Press·JournalBrain Medicine·TypeNews article·DateDec 3, 2024
Research found that babies born to pregnant women consuming high-fat, high-energy diets are more likely to develop heart problems and diabetes as adults due to fetal damage. Consuming a high-fat diet during pregnancy also increases the likelihood of insulin resistance in adulthood.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalThe Journal of Physiology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 12, 2024
Researchers are studying the role of stress hormones and mineralocorticoid receptors in bone health as we age. The goal is to understand how balance between these factors affects our skeletons. By investigating this complex relationship, scientists hope to develop new insights into osteoporosis and other age-related bone disorders.
SourceMedical College of Georgia at Augusta University·DateAug 1, 2024
A recent study at the University of Missouri discovered that oxytocin and corticotropin-releasing hormone cause the brainstem to become overactive, leading to hypertension. This finding can help develop targeted drugs to reduce high blood pressure in sleep apnea patients.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalThe Journal of Physiology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 23, 2024
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A new endoscopic procedure has been developed to reduce production of ghrelin, a key hunger hormone, by ablating the stomach lining. This process resulted in a 7.7% body weight loss and a 40% reduction in fasting ghrelin levels in a six-month trial involving 10 female patients with obesity.
Scientists from Nagoya University identified signaling from serotonin neurons as important for maintaining reproductive function by sensing glucose availability. This discovery provides an explanation and possible treatment for decreased fertility observed in people with depression.
SourceNagoya University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 8, 2024
Researchers found that plastic food packaging contains a vast array of toxic chemicals, affecting hormone secretion and metabolism. The study identifies 11 chemical combinations that can activate G-protein-coupled receptors, potentially disrupting bodily functions.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 25, 2024
A genetic mutation in a quarter of all Labradors hard-wires them for obesity, making them hungrier between meals and burning fewer calories. Owners must be strict with feeding and exercising their dogs to keep them slim.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 6, 2024
Researchers have found a highly conserved ethylene signaling pathway that can be targeted to control the direction of root growth, creating deeper root systems that hold on to carbon and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This breakthrough could help engineer crops more resilient to climate change and drought.
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Researchers found that ASCOT reverses some age-related protein expression changes, enriching processes related to the complement cascade and immune system in patients with poor ovarian response. In contrast, patients with premature ovarian insufficiency showed enrichment in responses to oxygen-containing compounds and growth hormones.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 9, 2024
A pioneering study published in The American Journal of Pathology reveals the cytoprotective and proregenerative effects of neuropeptide α-MSH in promoting corneal healing after eye injury. The treatment has shown impressive therapeutic potential in reducing the need for corneal transplants.
SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal Of Pathology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 2, 2024
The researchers designed a capsule about the size of a multivitamin, powered by a small battery, which vibrates to activate mechanoreceptors in the stomach. This activation stimulates hormone release patterns similar to those following a meal, reducing food intake and slowing weight gain by 40 percent.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 22, 2023
Researchers at University of California - San Francisco find that sense of taste signals brain to slow down eating. Using advanced techniques, they recorded brain activity in awake mice and found PRLH neurons controlled by mouth signals when eating normally, not gut signals as previously thought.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalNature·DateNov 22, 2023
Researchers at University College London found that a hunger hormone produced in the gut directly impacts activity of the brain's hippocampus when considering food. The study showed that ghrelin receptors play a crucial role in controlling an animal's instinct to eat, with implications for understanding eating disorders and human health.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalNeuron·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 16, 2023
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A new study reveals that sunflowers use different molecular pathways to initiate and maintain tracking movements, involving multiple light signaling pathways. The research also found that depletion of one or more light triggers has little effect on the sunflower's ability to track the sun.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 31, 2023
A clinical trial has shown that an investigational drug, encaleret, can restore parathyroid function and normalize blood calcium levels in people with autosomal dominant hypocalcemia type 1. The treatment was effective in restoring every participant's blood calcium level to normal within 24 weeks.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 13, 2023
Researchers classify UGDH as a molecular indicator of tumor progression in multiple cancer types, describing its involvement in key canonical cancer signaling pathways. Methods to inhibit UGDH and its downstream products are also identified.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalOncotarget·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 4, 2023
Researchers at Kyoto University discovered that liverwort Marchantia polymorpha uses gibberellin precursors to produce a signaling molecule aiding survival under shaded conditions. This metabolic pathway inheritance provides insight into the evolution of plant hormone responses.
SourceKyoto University·JournalThe Plant Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 3, 2023
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A new study in rodents reveals that infant cries prompt the release of oxytocin, a brain chemical controlling breast milk, in mothers. The study shows how sound information travels to the brain, triggering the hormone release, which continues for around five minutes.
SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 20, 2023
Researchers discovered that aging alters the pancreas's circadian rhythm by reorganizing its transcriptome. The study found that fibroblasts play a crucial role in regulating this reorganization, which affects the organ's resilience to aging-related pathologies.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeObservational study·DateSep 5, 2023
Researchers found that verapamil prevents the decline of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in Type 1 diabetes patients and promotes IGF-1 signaling in pancreatic beta cells. This mechanism may contribute to the beneficial effects of verapamil on preserving beta-cell function in Type 1 diabetes.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalDiabetes·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 25, 2023
Researchers have identified a novel therapeutic target for pelvic pain in endometriosis by focusing on the IL-1β pathway and its regulation via the JNK signaling pathway. This study suggests that JNK inhibitors may be effective in reducing neuroinflammation and alleviating symptoms of endometriosis-associated pain.
SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal Of Pathology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 3, 2023
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Researchers identified five genes influencing BMI in women and two in men, with faulty variants of three genes linked to higher BMI in women. Age-specific factors also emerged, with genes OBSCN and MADD associated with childhood body size and fat.
SourceCell Press·JournalCell Genomics·TypeObservational study·DateAug 2, 2023
A new study published in Aarhus University found that women using birth-control pills do not exhibit the same reduced stress hormone levels as those who are not on the pill. The researchers measured ACTH levels before and after social activities to observe rapid changes in the body's stress response.
SourceAarhus University·JournalBehavioural Brain Research·TypeObservational study·DateJul 7, 2023
Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism for promoting weight loss and maintaining energy burn during dieting, thanks to the hormone GDF15. This discovery opens new possibilities for helping people maintain weight loss after dieting.
SourceMcMaster University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 28, 2023
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A study by University of Alabama at Birmingham researcher Minae Niwa found that adolescent psychosocial stress, combined with pregnancy and delivery, causes hypofunction of a key neural circuit. This altered circuitry leads to abnormal social behavior in postpartum women, including reduced interaction time with familiar mice.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 23, 2023
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute found that ghrelin activates specialized nerve cells in the amygdala, promoting food consumption and conveying hunger feelings. The study uncovers the physiological processes behind feeding behavior, which may lead to novel therapeutic approaches for eating disorders.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience Advances·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMay 24, 2023
Researchers have observed beta-arrestin molecules directly controlling receptor-mediated signals in living cells using advanced microscopy. The study reveals a new mechanism of how these proteins interact with receptors on the plasma membrane, enabling efficient control of signal flow and desensitization.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalCell·TypeImaging analysis·DateMay 4, 2023
A hormone called FGF21 protects mice from ethanol-induced loss of balance and righting reflex by activating a specific part of the brain that controls alertness. The study reveals that higher FGF21 concentrations can dramatically accelerate recovery from intoxication.
SourceCell Press·JournalCell Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 7, 2023
Researchers discovered that female and male mouse hearts react uniformly at first to noradrenaline but exhibit differences in recovery time, affecting electrical activity. These findings may contribute to arrhythmia susceptibility between men and women, offering new insights into sex-based responses to stress hormones.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 20, 2023
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A new study finds that discrimination influences the central and enteric nervous systems, altering the bidirectional signaling between the brain and gut microbiome. This leads to changes in systemic inflammation, emotional arousal, and psychological symptoms across different racial and ethnic groups.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 13, 2022