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Research discovers role of previously unknown protein in obesity, diabetes
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A research team has identified a novel druggable signalling molecule involved in obesity
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Study reveals mechanism of fat cells in skin which fight pimples
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A study published in the journal 'Science Translational Medicine' revealed how certain types of fat cells in the skin ward off the growth of acne.
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Study reveals use of cationic nanonmaterials to treat obesity
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to study, obesity is a serious illness that can result in cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and chronic inflammation. For this reason, researchers have long been attempting to find effective treatments.
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Study: Positively charged nanomaterials treat obesity anywhere you want
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers have long been working on how to treat obesity, a serious condition that can lead to hypertension, diabetes, chronic inflammation, and cardiovascular diseases. Studies have also revealed a strong correlation between obesity and cancer, recent data show that smoking, drinking alco
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Study finds hormone generated by fat cells restrains liver tumor growth in
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 15 (ANI): According to a recent study from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute, a hormone generated by fat cells can slow the growth of liver tumours in mice.
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Circadian clocks have substantial impact on formation of fat cells
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Disruption of the circadian clocks that keep the body and its cells entrained to the 24-hour day-night cycle plays a critical role in weight gain, according to a pair of studies.
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Study finds new signalling molecule that boosts brown fat cells' energy co
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Bonn [Germany], July 20 (ANI): Fat cells often store energy. However, energy is lost as heat in brown fat cells; as a result, brown fat acts as a biological heater. This mechanism is consequently present in most mammals. In adults, brown fat activation is positively correlated with cardiomet
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Fat cells in skin help fight acne: Study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
California [US], February 20 (ANI): It has been known that hair follicles assist in the development of a pimple, but new research suggested the skin cells outside of these hair follicles play a larger role.
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Research finds how fat cells in skin help fight acne
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
California [US], February 17 (ANI): The lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic led to the boom of Instagram influencers, especially those who promoted and reviewed skincare. One of the most highly requested reviews was unsurprisingly for pimples. Acne is among the most common skin diseases in
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Glycogen is linked to heat generation in fat cells, finds study
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 31 (ANI): Researchers in a recent study describe how energy expenditure and heat production are regulated in obesity through a previously unknown cellular pathway.
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Study finds how glycogen is linked to heat generation in fat cells
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): Discovery of a new metabolic pathway for stored sugars helps explain how cellular energy is produced and expended in obesity, advancing therapeutic potential.
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Fat cells found to play central role in cognitive decline, neurodegenerati
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): According to a study that involves the oxidant amplification loop led by Marshall University, scientists reveal new insights into the role of fat cells in cognitive decline and neurodegeneration.
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