Weight gain appears to have greater metabolic consequences in South Asian men
Gaining even a small amount of weight may lead to adverse metabolic responses in young South Asian men according to new research.
Aug 16, 2024
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Cells: News and Research on Adipocytes
MeSH tree: A11.329.114
Study finds fat cells influence heart health in Chagas disease
Jyothi Nagajyothi, Ph.D. and her laboratory at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) have identified what may be the main mechanism for how chronic Chagas disease, a parasitic infection affecting ...
May 20, 2024
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Understanding the cellular mechanisms of obesity-induced inflammation and metabolic dysfunction
A South Korean team has spearheaded a research endeavor that successfully uncovered the mechanisms governing inflammation and metabolic dysfunction in tissues associated with obesity. Their findings were published in Nature ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Scientists show reprogrammed fat cells support tumor growth
Mutations of the tumor suppressor p53 not only have a growth-promoting effect on the cancer cells themselves, but also influence the cells in the tumor's microenvironment. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) ...
Jan 3, 2024
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Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly?
Spend some time scrolling social media and you're all-but-guaranteed to see an ad promising to help you with targeted fat loss. These ads promote a concept known as "spot reduction," claiming you can burn fat in a specific ...
Nov 1, 2023
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Unveiling a new mechanism that accelerates aging of adipose tissues
Korean researchers have unveiled a novel signaling pathway that fosters aging-related chronic metabolic disorders.
Aug 4, 2023
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The power of healthy breast adipocytes in the fight against breast cancer
Researchers have found a possible explanation as to why higher breast density and older age increases the risk of breast cancer.
Jul 13, 2023
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Bacterial fragments from leaky gut help drive obesity, study shows
Scientists at Nottingham Trent University found that microbe fragments called endotoxin enter the blood stream and directly impact how well fat cells function, including their capacity to be metabolically active.
May 23, 2023
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New communication pathway between fat cells paves way for novel obesity therapies, say Spanish scientists
A new mechanism of communication between fat cells has been identified by Spanish researchers. The finding, which will be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (May 17-20), opens up new avenues ...
May 17, 2023
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Can brown fat cells combat obesity?
UC Davis Health endocrinology researchers are investigating the role of two newly identified molecules that control heat production from fat tissues. Their hope is to discover a better way to combat obesity complications.
Apr 26, 2023
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