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Unmasking Metabolism Saboteurs: What Makes Them Tick?

November 30, 2024

Metabolism-disrupting agents, or MDAs, can mess with your body's metabolism, raising the risk of metabolic disorders. These troublemakers can be chemicals, infections, or physical factors. Think of some antidepressants or nasty stuff like bisphenol A. To spot these hazards, scientists need a tidy wa

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Metabolomic Clues to Managing Alcohol Disorder Symptoms

November 29, 2024

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a significant worldwide health issue that lacks effective treatments. Scientists are still trying to grasp the biochemical pathways that cause this disorder. This is where metabolomics comes in—it's a promising method to understand the metabolic changes linked to AUD.

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Imagining FEBS in 2084: A Future Beyond Borders

November 29, 2024

Sixty years ago, the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) started as a small group aiming to connect scientists in Europe. Today, it's a global force with over 30, 000 members across 39 societies. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, FEBS Letters held a writing contest asking participan

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Skin Secrets: Unlocking Aging and Health

November 29, 2024

Ever thought about how your skin can reveal insights into your health? Scientists discovered that skin autofluorescence (SAF), which measures glycation products in your skin, is a good sign of aging. But here’s the interesting part: they compared SAF with blood-based metabolomics, known as MetaboHea

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How FGF21 Helps Our Bodies Fight Obesity

November 29, 2024

Did you ever think your body has a tiny reporter named FGF21? This protein keeps an eye on your fat tissue and liver. When you're obese, your body makes more FGF21, like a warning that things aren't right. But, after special surgery, FGF21 levels drop. Why? Because the surgery helps your fat tissue

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Tracking Metabolic Health with Gadgets: A Review

November 29, 2024

Metabolic diseases like heart conditions and diabetes are big health issues worldwide. People are using wearables and smartphones more often to monitor and deal with risk factors for these diseases. The problem is, there's no clear guide on how to get useful info from these gadgets. This makes it ha

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Shining a Light on Gene Control in Bacteria

November 28, 2024

Corynebacterium glutamicum is a critical player in the production of amino acids and valuable chemicals. Balancing the metabolic processes between cell growth and product synthesis is essential for boosting efficiency. The challenge lies in developing effective and safe gene regulation tools that ca

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The Unsolved Case of Primary Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy

November 28, 2024

Ever come across Primary Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy, commonly known as PHO? This rare genetic condition affects both bones and skin. Scientists have discovered that a significant chemical named prostaglandin E2, or PGE2 for simplicity, is crucial in this condition. But that's not all—they're also

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Lichens and their Microbe Partners: New Hope Against Biofilms

November 27, 2024

Lichens, those fascinating plants that grow on rocks and trees, have been around for a long time. Scientists first took notice of them in the 1870s and found that they produce special substances that can affect bacteria and fungi. More recently, we've discovered that lichens have a whole community o

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Fed to Cut Rates Slowly: Inflation Easing, Job Market Strong

November 27, 2024

Federal Reserve officials are planning to lower interest rates gradually. They think inflation is coming down and the job market is doing well. This means they can afford to cut rates slowly. The meeting notes said that if things stay as expected, with inflation going down and jobs staying strong, r