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Excess calories during development may alter the brain and spur adult overeating

Excess calories during development may alter the brain and spur adult overeating

by Rutgers UniversityBNST→LHA connectivity is primarily GABAergic and is negatively correlated with early life growth rate. A. Experimental schematic. AAV-Syn-ChR2-eYFP was injected in BNST. B. E

Excess calories during development may alter the brain and spur adult overeating

by Rutgers UniversityBNST→LHA connectivity is primarily GABAergic and is negatively correlated with early life growth rate. A. Experimental schematic. AAV-Syn-ChR2-eYFP was injected in BNST. B. E
Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

by Monash UniversityStaining showing mitochondria within individual muscle fibres. Credit: Monash UniversityMonash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why ex

Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

by Monash UniversityStaining showing mitochondria within individual muscle fibres. Credit: Monash UniversityMonash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why ex
People with diabetes and cognitive decline may be at higher risk for heart disease

People with diabetes and cognitive decline may be at higher risk for heart disease

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes who have cognitive impairment could be at greater risk for stroke, heart attack or death than other individual

People with diabetes and cognitive decline may be at higher risk for heart disease

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes who have cognitive impairment could be at greater risk for stroke, heart attack or death than other individual
Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe enhanced physical activity group underwent 26 weeks of supervised treadmill training. Blood samples for both groups were taken at baseline and after 26 weeks. Cr

Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe enhanced physical activity group underwent 26 weeks of supervised treadmill training. Blood samples for both groups were taken at baseline and after 26 weeks. Cr
What is type 1.5 diabetes? It's a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2—but it's often misdiagnosed

What is type 1.5 diabetes? It's a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2—but it's often misdiagnosed

by Emily Burch and Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile you're likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you've probably heard less about type 1.5 di

What is type 1.5 diabetes? It's a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2—but it's often misdiagnosed

by Emily Burch and Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile you're likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you've probably heard less about type 1.5 di
Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa

Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa
Lentiviral gene transfer improves human alpha globin production for the treatment of alpha thalassemia

Lentiviral gene transfer improves human alpha globin production for the treatment of alpha thalassemia

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Med

Lentiviral gene transfer improves human alpha globin production for the treatment of alpha thalassemia

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Med
Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes

Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth has been shown to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental problems, particularly

Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth has been shown to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental problems, particularly
Muscle fat linked to higher mortality risk

Muscle fat linked to higher mortality risk

by Radiological Society of North America(A) Unenhanced axial abdominal CT image with a Hounsfield unit–based color scale of skeletal muscles in a 51-year-old man with obesity, smoking history, no

Muscle fat linked to higher mortality risk

by Radiological Society of North America(A) Unenhanced axial abdominal CT image with a Hounsfield unit–based color scale of skeletal muscles in a 51-year-old man with obesity, smoking history, no
Dieting: Brain amplifies signal of hunger synapses, finds study

Dieting: Brain amplifies signal of hunger synapses, finds study

by Max Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany people who have dieted are familiar with the yo-yo effect: after the diet, the kilos are quickly put back on. Researchers from the Max Planck In

Dieting: Brain amplifies signal of hunger synapses, finds study

by Max Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany people who have dieted are familiar with the yo-yo effect: after the diet, the kilos are quickly put back on. Researchers from the Max Planck In
Drunk mice sober up after a hormone shot

Drunk mice sober up after a hormone shot

by Cell PressFGF21 counteracts alcohol intoxication by activating the noradrenergic nervous system. Credit:Cell Metabolism/Choi et al.A hormone called fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) pr

Drunk mice sober up after a hormone shot

by Cell PressFGF21 counteracts alcohol intoxication by activating the noradrenergic nervous system. Credit:Cell Metabolism/Choi et al.A hormone called fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) pr
Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn preclinical studies, a team of researchers from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles report new findin

Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn preclinical studies, a team of researchers from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles report new findin