metabolism
Pretty Grape: How Grape Seed Extract Makes Mice Live Longer
Research from China demonstrates that a flavonoid extracted from grape seeds increases the lifespan of old mice by killing cells that promote aging.
Metabolic Defects Precede Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Finds
Researchers in Singapore have discovered that defects in cellular metabolism become detectable before the appearance of protein plaques characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease.
The Form Factor Of Sugar Matters In Weight Gain
Researchers in China have found that the consumption of sugary liquids, but not solid sugar, contributes to increased body fat in mice.
Cancer Stem Cells Addicted to Methionine, Study Shows
Singapore researchers have discovered that cancer stem cells consume the amino acid methionine much faster than it can be generated, and this vulnerability could be exploited for cancer treatment.
Making Sense Of Metabolites In Living Systems
Combining computational algorithms with mass spectrometry, scientists in Japan have devised a technique to speed up the identification and characterization of natural products.
If You Must, Eat Sugar Only When Active
Metabolic syndrome could be avoided by consuming sugar only during active parts of the day, say researchers in Japan.
Prolonged Immune Activation Changes Behavior In Mice
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that the prolonged activation of immune cells affects the production of neurotransmitters in the brain, leading to behavioral changes.
Accurately Modelling Human Metabolism
Scientists in Korea have developed a highly accurate computational model of human metabolism by including reactions caused by different protein isoforms.
The Ups And Downs Of Hibernation-Like Daily Torpor
The key to the state of daily torpor, researchers have found, is reduced sensitivity to the fall of body temperature.
Fish Oil Switches Fat Cells From Storage To Burning
Mice fed with fish oil additives gained less weight and showed an increase in fat burning beige cells.
