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Study shows how DUSP8 protein regulates glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity

Study shows how DUSP8 protein regulates glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity

The brain plays a major role in controlling our blood glucose levels. In type 2 diabetics this glucose metabolism brain control is often dysfunctional. Genetic components for this phenomenon have so far remained elusive.

24 Aug 2020

Study reveals key biochemical processes that advance understanding of colorectal cancer

Study reveals key biochemical processes that advance understanding of colorectal cancer

A new insight into cell signals that control cancer growth and migration could help in the search for effective anti-cancer drugs. A McGill-led study reveals key biochemical processes that advance our understanding of colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer among Canadians.

13 Aug 2020

Oxytocin can help control and prevent osteoporosis

Oxytocin can help control and prevent osteoporosis

Oxytocin, produced by the hypothalamus and sometimes known as the "love hormone" for its involvement in pair bonding and orgasm, can be a strong ally in the control and prevention of osteoporosis, according to a study by scientists at São Paulo State University in Brazil.

11 Aug 2020

COVID-19 patients have higher incidence of abnormal liver tests

COVID-19 patients have higher incidence of abnormal liver tests

Researchers at the Yale Liver Center found that patients with COVID-19 presented with abnormal liver tests at much higher rates than suggested by earlier studies.

10 Aug 2020

Understanding protein-coding gene's role in IBD

Understanding protein-coding gene's role in IBD

A protein-coding gene associated with autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively referred to as inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, will be the focus of new research in the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside.

9 Jun 2020

Enhancement Of Bitter Taste Sensor Reduces Salt Intake

Enhancement Of Bitter Taste Sensor Reduces Salt Intake

High salt intake is a well-known risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Reducing salt intake can lower blood pressure.

19 May 2020

AI accelerates drug discovery to fight COVID-19

AI accelerates drug discovery to fight COVID-19

A global race is underway to discover a vaccine, drug, or combination of treatments that can disrupt the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes the COVID-19 disease, and prevent widespread deaths.

24 Apr 2020

Super-resolution fluorescence microscopy offers first molecular view inside cells

Super-resolution fluorescence microscopy offers first molecular view inside cells

Medical scientists from UNSW Sydney have successfully detected the interactions that occur between individual molecules located inside intact cells, thus achieving unparalleled resolution capabilities in single-molecule microscopy.

From The University of New South Wales (UNSW) 21 Apr 2020

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