Research Topic

Metabolic Health

Insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, metabolic syndrome, and body composition

350 articles

Magnetic Field Pulses Boost Embryonic Muscle Development in Just 10 Minutes a Week
Metabolic Health

Magnetic Field Pulses Boost Embryonic Muscle Development in Just 10 Minutes a Week

Brief weekly PEMF exposures increased quail embryo weight by ~20%, body length by ~15%, and upregulated key oxidative muscle genes.

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Apr 24, 2026 0
Brain Channel Cav3.1 Identified as the Key Sensor Behind Protein's Appetite-Suppressing Power
Metabolic Health

Brain Channel Cav3.1 Identified as the Key Sensor Behind Protein's Appetite-Suppressing Power

Scientists discover how a hypothalamic calcium channel detects leucine from dietary protein to trigger satiety and drive weight loss.

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Apr 24, 2026 0
Hidden Fat-Cycling Mechanism Burns Calories Without Brown Fat Activation
Metabolic Health

Hidden Fat-Cycling Mechanism Burns Calories Without Brown Fat Activation

A newly discovered lipid recycling loop driven by DGAT enzymes generates significant body heat — and it's been hiding in plain sight.

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Apr 24, 2026 0
Smart Hydrogel Plus Stem Cell Exosomes Accelerate Diabetic Wound Healing
Metabolic Health

Smart Hydrogel Plus Stem Cell Exosomes Accelerate Diabetic Wound Healing

A dual-action therapy combining a glucose-responsive hydrogel with stem cell exosomes dramatically speeds diabetic wound closure in mice.

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Apr 23, 2026 0
Bacteria That Eat Industrial Surfactants Reveal Key Biodegradation Genes
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Bacteria That Eat Industrial Surfactants Reveal Key Biodegradation Genes

Transcriptomic analysis of Pseudomonas nitroreducens TX1 identifies 241 differentially expressed genes during surfactant degradation.

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Apr 23, 2026 0
CGM Devices for Biohackers Ranked: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Metabolic Health

CGM Devices for Biohackers Ranked: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Expert reviews compare top CGMs for longevity use, but evidence for healthy adults remains limited. Here's what you need to know.

Review
Apr 23, 2026 0
Two Gene Variants Combine to Trigger Earlier Diabetes Onset in Rare Family Study
Metabolic Health

Two Gene Variants Combine to Trigger Earlier Diabetes Onset in Rare Family Study

A Japanese family case reveals how inherited HNF1A and ABCC8 mutations act additively to accelerate early-onset diabetes beyond either variant alone.

Research Paper
Apr 23, 2026 0
Fat Cell NAD Transporter SLC25A51 Drives Metabolic Aging and Obesity
Metabolic Health

Fat Cell NAD Transporter SLC25A51 Drives Metabolic Aging and Obesity

A newly identified mitochondrial NAD transporter in fat cells controls whether you develop obesity and insulin resistance as you age.

Research Paper
Apr 23, 2026 0
Your Brain Tells Your Liver to Spike Blood Sugar When You're Stressed
Metabolic Health

Your Brain Tells Your Liver to Spike Blood Sugar When You're Stressed

A newly discovered amygdala–liver neural circuit drives stress hyperglycemia independently of cortisol or adrenaline — and chronic stress breaks it.

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Apr 22, 2026 0
PEMF Therapy Boosts Mitochondrial ATP Synthesis Without Affecting Uncoupled Respiration
Metabolic Health

PEMF Therapy Boosts Mitochondrial ATP Synthesis Without Affecting Uncoupled Respiration

New research reveals pulsed electromagnetic field therapy selectively enhances ATP-linked mitochondrial respiration, pointing to a specific cellular energy mechanism.

Research Paper
Apr 22, 2026 0
Expert-Backed CGMs for Healthy Adults Reveal Glucose Insights With Evidence Gaps
Metabolic Health

Expert-Backed CGMs for Healthy Adults Reveal Glucose Insights With Evidence Gaps

Longevity experts endorse short CGM trials for non-diabetics, but RCT evidence remains thin. Here's what the data actually shows.

Review
Apr 22, 2026 0
Steroid Hormone GPR56 Axis Shields the Liver from Ferroptosis
Metabolic Health

Steroid Hormone GPR56 Axis Shields the Liver from Ferroptosis

A steroid hormone activates receptor GPR56 to block ferroptosis, a form of iron-driven cell death linked to liver disease.

Research Paper
Apr 22, 2026 0
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