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This image shows a microscopic view of E. coli bacteria, a species with an intimate relationship with humans. The new microbeMASST search tool can help research better understand how E. coli and other bacteria affect both human health and the global biosphere. Photo credit: Gerd Altmann/Unsplash

New Technology Unscrambles the Chatter of Microbes

mitichondria

How obesity dismantles our mitochondria

Breast cancer cells (in blue) eating extracellular matrix (yellow). The bright white spots inside the cells are extracellular matrix components that are being digested by the cells, for them to obtain nutrients to support their growth.

Energy-starved breast cancer cells consume their surroundings for fuel

In most cells, mitochondria (green) form complex tubular networks that help them distribute energy throughout the cell. Disruption of these mitochondrial networks is a hallmark of many human diseases. Photo credit: UC San Diego Health Sciences

Blood Testing Identifies Biomarkers of Suicidal Thoughts

Fat fly

Fat flies live longer on a diet at any age

beta cells

Specific genetic variant may help prevent obesity

Lab mouse.

Mice eating less of specific amino acid — overrepresented in diet of obese people — live longer, healthier

Shrimp

Fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promotes digestion

Scientists at City of Hope have identified a cell metabolism process found in men with diabetes and metastatic prostate cancer that could one day lead to improved testing and treatments for Black men with these diseases.

Researchers ID biomarkers for advance prostate cancer in Black men

When Aspergillus fumigatus spreads its spores into the air, they can be inhaled and colonize the human lung. Bioinformatics tools can analyze the genetic information of the fungus and thus help to understand how the fungus shapes the lung microbiome to its own advantage.

A fungus gets comfortable in human lungs

Candy high in fructose

Fructose intake driver of obesity, just like in hibernating animals, CU Researchers say

Bottle of water. Pixabay

Water fasts can help you lose weight, but you might gain it back quickly

Marijuana cigarette. credit pixabay

Why, despite “the munchies,” frequent cannabis users are leaner than non-users

A sample sleep tent for study participants in the LOWS weight loss trial

Losing Weight? Sleep in a Tent! The Curious LOWS Study Underway in Baton Rouge

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