Your brain is powered by 400 miles of blood vessels that provide nutrients, clear out waste products, and form a tight protective barrier—the blood brain barrier—that controls which molecules can enter or exit. However, ...
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A team led by Prof. Li Yu from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health (SINH) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with Prof. Fu Wenguang and Prof. Fang Jing, identified a novel mechanism for ...
Jun 1, 2023
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Pulmonary macrophages are a heterogeneous population of immune cells that patrol the lungs, ingesting particulates and microbes, and activating inflammation when necessary. During homeostasis, two main subsets of macrophages ...
May 5, 2023
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Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), a complex disorder that occurs in some patients who have engaged in excessive alcohol use, is one of the leading causes of chronic liver disease among veterans and liver transplant ...
Apr 19, 2023
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A new study by the University of Coimbra, published in Nutrients, has revealed that caffeine, polyphenols, and other natural products found in coffee may help reduce the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) ...
Jan 12, 2023
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As a chronic pro-inflammatory disease, obesity is closely associated with the development of various diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancers. Obesity is now a major concern for public health.
Dec 29, 2022
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A new study led by Associate Professor Ghada Soliman examines how the mechanistic target of Rapamycin (mTOR) protein regulates nutrient metabolism and glucose homeostasis in humans.
Aug 30, 2022
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A new research perspective published in Oncoscienceexplores SLFN11's surveillance role in protein homeostasis.
Aug 3, 2022
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Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are learning more about how special regulatory T cells can impact the immune system's response and how those cells could be manipulated for potential treatments for food ...
Jun 29, 2022
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Although the outlook for people with some types of cancers has improved in the past 20 years, outcomes for patients with uterine and ovarian cancers remain much the same. Patients often have advanced disease before they are ...
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