Researchers discover neural mechanism behind leptin resistance and a way to reverse it
Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category. Though ...
Tag: Cell Metabolism
Phase 1 study finds serine- and glycine-free diet boosts immune response in colorectal cancer
Early trial shows a specialized diet enhances immune cell activity and improves the effectiveness of immunotherapy in colorectal cancer patients ...
Researchers gain new understanding of how immune cells respond to heat during fever
Study reveals that moderate fever temperatures (39°C) improve metabolism, proliferation, and effector function of CD4 T cells while reducing regulatory ...
Review of fasting-mimicking diets in cancer treatment
In a recent review published in Cell Metabolism, researchers present the role of cyclic fasting and fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) in ...
Research paves the way for tailored diets based on individual responses to macronutrients
When it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research from the University ...
Study reveals brain health benefits of intermittent fasting and healthy diet plans
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Aging say their study of 40 ...
Study unveils novel bladder cancer diagnostic model based on key mitochondrial genes
With millions of cases of bladder cancer (BC) around the world, the need for tools to ensure a timely diagnosis ...
Unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make serotonin to educate gut immune cells
A recent Science Immunology study revealed that neonatal gut bacteria produce serotonin and down-regulate monoamine oxidase A (MOA) to limit serotonin breakdown, ...
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Scientists aim to understand why T cells do not sustain energy in tumors
T cells are often called "assassins" or "killers" because they can orchestrate and carry out missions to hunt down bacteria, ...
Regular exercise key to unlocking whole-body health benefits and reducing disease risk
In a recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, scientists examined the physiological responses to exercise. They reviewed the ...