MeSH tree: G03.458
Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose as a necessary and metabolically active organ, carrying out many vital functions within the body. In the case of obesity, ...
Feb 9, 2026
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A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital has uncovered a chain of events that connects genetic alterations, disruptions ...
Feb 6, 2026
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Vitamin B12 is long understood as a vital nutrient required for red blood cell formation and nerve function, but a new Cornell study suggests its role in human biology is far more intricate, with implications for aging, metabolism ...
Jan 20, 2026
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Therapies that target the utilization of fat by tumors and activate a type of cell death dependent on fat molecules may be a promising avenue to treat cancer, according to new research by UTHealth Houston.
Jan 13, 2026
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Your morning orange juice may be influencing your health in ways you can't see.
Nov 19, 2025
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Scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, working within the Southern California Superfund Research and Training Program for PFAS Assessment, Remediation and Prevention (ShARP) Center, have uncovered compelling evidence ...
Oct 29, 2025
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When immune cells strike, precision is everything. New research reveals how natural killer and T cells orchestrate the release of toxic granules—microscopic packages that destroy virus-infected or cancerous cells.
Oct 17, 2025
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A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fiber, vegetable proteins and healthy fats, benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In addition to improving intestinal function and mucosal immunity, it also prevents ...
Sep 9, 2025
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Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism. While scientists have long known that certain core circadian clock genes help regulate these rhythms, ...
Aug 25, 2025
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Understanding how fat molecules are distributed and function in living organisms is key to uncovering mechanisms of aging, disease, and metabolism. Caenorhabditis elegans, a transparent roundworm, is a widely used model for ...
Aug 22, 2025
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