cell metabolism
Signaling path in brain may prevent that ‘I’m full’ message, UT Southwestern scientists discover
DALLAS — March 1, 2011 — Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a signaling pathway in the brain that’s sufficient to induce cellular leptin resistance, a problem that decreases the body’s ability to “hear” that it is full…
Research on obesity targets the brain’s use of fatty acids
AURORA, Colo. (Jan. 4, 2011) – Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have created a new and exciting mouse model to study how lipid sensing and metabolism in the brain relate to the regulation of energy balance and body weight…
Scientists discover molecular ‘switch’ that contributes to cellular aging process
Boston, MA — A team of Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) scientists report finding a molecular “switch” that can “turn off” some cellular processes that are protective against aging and metabolic diseases. While more research is needed, the f…
Diabetes may clamp down on cholesterol the brain needs
BOSTON — November 30, 2010 — The brain contains more cholesterol than any other organ in the body, has to produce its own cholesterol and won’t function normally if it doesn’t churn out enough. Defects in cholesterol metabolism have been linked …