The hypothalamus–pituitary–target gland axis has been recognized as a fundamental functional framework of the mammalian endocrine system. The anterior pituitary gland synthesizes and secretes multiple hormones, including ...
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A research team led by Professor Chaogu Zheng from the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) recently discovered that propionate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA), strongly suppressed neurodegeneration ...
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The hormone insulin controls many cellular processes and adapts them to the body's current energy supply. One of the insulin-regulated processes is the quality control of mitochondria in neurons, Angelika Harbauer and her ...
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Their stories are divided into before and after. First, those long years of pain which flooded every moment—school, relationships, work.
Mar 18, 2024
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Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shed light on how cancer cells survive in the first few hours after being cut off from a supply of oxygen.
Mar 14, 2024
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A team of researchers from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has made a significant breakthrough in understanding how energy metabolism and bone homeostasis are regulated in mice, which could lead to novel treatments for ...
Mar 13, 2024
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About one in four people regret at least one of their tattoos. Almost half of those go on to have their unwanted tattoo removed or camouflaged with a new one.
Mar 8, 2024
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New research by La Trobe University has uncovered the intricate relationship between two debilitating conditions, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID; offering insights into disease ...
Mar 6, 2024
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Research in animals has shown that the diabetes drug dulaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist may reduce symptoms of depression. A new study published in Brain and Behavior reveals the mechanisms ...
Mar 6, 2024
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How to optimize running? A new mathematical model has shown, with great precision, the impact that physiological and psychological parameters have on running performance and provides tips for optimized training. The model ...
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