Category: Medical Research
Faulty Mitochondria Trigger Insulin Dysfunction in Pancreatic Cells, but ISRIB Restores Blood Sugar Control in Mice
Key Takeaways: Faulty mitochondria in insulin-producing cells trigger a stress response that disrupts blood sugar control, per a University of Michigan study. An experimental drug, ISRIB (Integrated Stress Response …Aerobic Glycolysis Is Crucial to the Proper Functioning of NK Cells
Currently, a lot of research is being done to learn more about how natural killer (NK) cells, our allies in the fight against infection and cancer, work. The Sloan …
Hot Weather and Some Heart Medications Shouldn’t Mix Study Shows
A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction (MI), occurs when a decrease or stoppage of blood going to the coronary arteries surrounding the heart occurs. This loss of …Early Reproduction Genetically Linked to Shortened Lifespan: Insights from a Comprehensive University of Michigan Study
Genetic mutations that promote reproduction tend to shorten lifespan. This was recently revealed by researchers from the University of Michigan. Before reaching this conclusion, they wanted to test biologist …
Antibiotic Breakthrough: Cresomycin Overcomes Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria by Targeting Ribosomal Methylation
Antibiotic resistance has been a threat to the world’s population for decades. The Lancet classifies antibiotic resistance as “one of the leading public health threats in the 21st century”. …
Iron-Induced Memory in Bacteria Influences Antibiotic Resistance, Study Finds
Although they don’t have neurons, synapses, or a nervous system, bacteria are capable of forming a type of memory, according to a new study. What’s more, they can pass …