- Can You Change Your Metabolism? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-you-change-your-metabolism1/ 64 comments health
- Metabolism Changes With Age - Earlier than previously thouggt https://today.duke.edu/2021/08/metabolism-changes-age-just-not-when-you-might-think 4 comments science
- Gut microbiota modulate neurobehavior through changes in brain insulin sensitivity and metabolism https://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/microbiome-contributes-to-obesity-related-depression-and-anxiety-in-mice/81255929 13 comments science
- Equal calorie intake but different sources of nutrients causes changes in metabolism http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1199154 15 comments science
- New research finds that microbial viruses that influence their methane metabolisms serve as secret drivers of climate change. https://news.osu.edu/microbial-viruses-act-as-secret-drivers-of-climate-change/ 20 comments science
- Scientists identify mutated protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk: A newly identified protein called SHMOOSE is also linked to brain atrophy and changes in energy metabolism. https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/longevity/3652254-scientists-identify-mutated-protein-linked-to-alzheimers-disease-risk/ 2 comments health
- [Steelers Depot] Mike Tomlin on team conditioning: "We acknowledged that that was the jello that we couldn't get back in the box, if you will, if they showed up out of shape, because it takes 12 weeks to have any real metabolic changes." https://twitter.com/Steelersdepot/status/1291397138811727873 130 comments nfl
- A new study on 52 soldiers in Australia reveals that consistent exercise (1.3 hours per day) can set off a cascade of metabolic changes and reprogram the way our body burns fuel, more than previously thought. https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/exercise-profoundly-impacts-metabolism-study 366 comments science
- Intestines modify their cellular structure in response to diet -- Body organs such as the intestine and ovaries undergo structural changes in response to dietary nutrients that can have lasting impacts on metabolism, as well as cancer susceptibility, new study says. https://carnegiescience.edu/node/2400 18 comments science
- Drug-induced changes to the gut microbiome can cause obesity by reducing the resting metabolic rate. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/12/151214130811.htm 6 comments science
- Risk of cancers in women with anorexia nervosa (AN): Study finds low rates of breast cancer, and of all cancers combined, in women hospitalised with AN. It is possible that some of the metabolic or hormonal changes observed in AN could work as a protective factor for breast cancer. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acps.13566 61 comments science
- A high-fat diet changes astrocytic metabolism to promote synaptic plasticity and behavior (June 2022) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apha.13847 27 comments science
- After examining the blood samples from nearly 200 COVID-19 patients, researchers have uncovered underlying metabolic changes that regulate how immune cells react to the disease. These changes are associated with disease severity and could be used to predict patient survival. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/927372 5 comments science
- Clinical study finds dark chocolate prebiotic significantly reduces inflammation markers with systemic changes in liver metabolism & skeletal muscles http://www.businessmole.com/clinical-study-finds-dark-chocolate-prebiotic-significantly-reduces-inflammation-markers-with-systemic-changes-in-liver-metabolism-and-skeletal-muscles/ 16 comments science
- Chronic SSRI stimulation of astrocytic 5-HT2B receptors change multiple gene expressions/editings and metabolism of glutamate, glucose and glycogen: a potential paradigm shift http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc4335176/ 173 comments science
- Breaking up prolonged sitting is associated with changes in the expression of skeletal muscle genes involved in cellular development, growth and proliferation, and lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. http://jap.physiology.org/content/114/4/453.short 4 comments science
- Meditation is genetically beneficial: Relaxation Response Induces Temporal Transcriptome Changes in Energy Metabolism, Insulin Secretion and Inflammatory Pathways http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0062817 44 comments science
- A prehistoric goat survived for millennia on a resource-poor island by living like a reptile—changing its growth rate and metabolism to match the available food supply, according to a new study of the animal's bones. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/11/091116-goat-reptile-island-majorca.html 3 comments science
- Scientists identify neurons in mice that, once activated, change body's metabolic rate, induce hibernation-like state, reduce cardiac output, body temperature and energy expenditure. This could be step toward extending longevity and slowing metabolism of astronauts for long-duration space travel. https://news.gsu.edu/2025/01/21/georgia-state-scientists-identify-neurons-in-mice-that-once-activated-can-change-bodys-metabolic-rate-induce-hibernation-like-state/ 4 comments science
- In a new study, researchers investigated the role of nicotine on weight management through host metabolism and gut microbial metabolites. The observed effects were found to be linked to changes in the gut microbiota and specific nicotine-sensitive microbial metabolites. https://www.technologynetworks.com/proteomics/news/nicotines-appetite-suppressing-effects-are-driven-by-the-gut-microbiota-383651 10 comments science
- Scientists exploring why skin blisters caused by cutaneous leishmaniasis don’t hurt have analyzed metabolic signaling pathways in lesions of infected mice. Results suggest the parasites that cause disease change pain perception – presumably as a way to delay treatment & promote their own survival. https://news.osu.edu/harnessing-the-power-of-a-parasite-that-can-stop-pain/ 4 comments science
- Steroid meds linked to structural and volume changes in brain white and grey matter. While very effective, both systemic and inhaled steroids are associated with many potentially serious metabolic, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal side effects, as well as neuropsychiatric effects. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/962887 11 comments science
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) to the superolateral branch of the medial forebrain bundle (MFB), which is linked to reward and motivation, revealed metabolic brain changes over 12 months post-DBS implantation, making it a strong potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression https://www.uth.edu/news/story/deep-brain-stimulation-to-brain-area-linked-to-reward-and-motivation-is-potential-therapy-for-treatmentresistant-depression-study-finds 17 comments science
- An international study has established a clear link between mice fed a high-fat diet for 30 weeks, resulting in diabetes, and a subsequent deterioration in their cognitive abilities, including developing anxiety, depression, worsening Alzheimer’s and poor metabolism caused by brain changes https://unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/long-term-high-fat-diet-expands-waistline-and-shrinks-brain/ 668 comments science
- Isonitrogenous low-carbohydrate diet elicits specific changes in metabolic gene expression in the skeletal muscle of exercise-trained mice (Jan 2022) https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0262875 3 comments science
- PFAS’ incredibly strong carbon-flourine. This has been found in human breast milk and the blood of 97% of Americans. Exposure to some PFAS has been linked to fertility problems, changes in metabolism, and an increased risk of obesity and cancer. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/14/forever-chemicals-the-hidden-threat-from-the-pfas-toxins-on-your-shelf 6 comments science
- A German study has "important implications in terms of potential therapies for arthritis," a condition that affects 1 in 5 Americans. Fibroblasts, key mediators of the disease, were found undergo metabolic changes associated with the immune system and these changes could be targeted therapeutically. https://www.immunofrontiers.com/fibroblasts-and-complement-implicated-in-recurrent-arthritic-inflammation 3 comments science
- FSU researchers find exposure to microplastics may alter cellular function. They found that exposure to microplastics for only a few days caused human lung cells to slow down their metabolism and growth, change shapes, and decluster so that gaps exist in what is typically a solid sheet of cells. https://news.fsu.edu/news/science-technology/2021/04/19/microplastics-and-human-health-fsu-researchers-find-exposure-to-microplastics-may-alter-cellular-function/ 7 comments science
- Scientists identified one common thread behind all the changes taking place in the human body as a result of time in space — mitochondrial dysfunction which leads to changes in gene regulation, metabolism, and the immune system in both mice and humans after time spent in space. https://www.inverse.com/science/astronauts-health-changes-study 26 comments science
- Balaji Srinivasan on Ethereum: "The switch from physical mail to email increased speed 1000X and changed the metabolism of business. Getting a ~1000X improvement in settlement times via ETH (1 day to 1 minute) is similar." https://www.keysheet.io/coins/ethereum/ 17 comments ethereum
- Metabolic improvement in obese patients after duodenal–jejunal exclusion is associated with intestinal microbiota composition changes (Feb 2019) "Improvement of obesity and type 2 diabetes after treatment may be promoted by changes in fecal microbiota composition" https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-019-0336-x 4 comments science
- Gender-affirming hormones and surgery appear to improve mental health and quality of life in transgender adolescents. Short-term changes in metabolic and safety variables do not seem to pose a clinical risk in trans adolescents, as long as treatment is medically supervised and monitored. https://www.psychcongress.com/news/gender-affirming-treatments-may-boost-quality-life-trans-youth-review 24 comments science
- Metastatic cancer cells can reprogram their metabolism to thrive in new organs. Study shows that cells originating from colorectal cancer change their dietary habits to capitalize on the high levels of fructose often found in the liver. https://pratt.duke.edu/about/news/liver-cancer-fructose 6 comments science
- Polar bears could become extinct faster than was feared, because of an increasing struggle to find enough food to survive as climate change transforms their environment. They have far higher metabolisms than previously thought, so they need more prey to meet energy demands, as reported in Science. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/feb/01/polar-bears-climate-change 49 comments science
- Tea consumption in women leads to epigenetic changes in genes that are known to interact with cancer and estrogen metabolism, finds a new study from Uppsala University. This does not occur in men or with coffee. The results are published in the journal Human Molecular Genetics. https://www.uu.se/en/media/news/article/?id=8870&area=2,4,10,16&typ=artikel&lang=en 34 comments science
- Obesity may reprogram muscle stem cells - Obesity is associated with reduced muscle mass and impaired metabolism. Epigenetic changes that affect the formation of new muscle cells may be a contributing factor, according to new research. http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/obesity-reprogrammes-muscle-stem-cells 7 comments science
- New research into the effects of repeated head impacts on high school football players has shown changes in brain chemistry and metabolism even in players who have not been diagnosed with concussions and suggest the brain may not fully heal during the offseason. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-08-deviant-brain-metabolism-high-school.html 25 comments science
- Women who have gastric bypass surgery to lose weight should keep a close eye on their alcohol consumption. A small study suggests changes in how alcohol is metabolized after surgery can speed its delivery into the bloodstream, resulting in earlier and higher peaks in blood-alcohol levels. http://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/obesity/roux-en-y-gastric-bypass-bariatric-surgery-alcohol/article/431014/ 4 comments science
- Gut bacteria, artificial sweeteners and glucose intolerance: A new study reveals that certain gut bacteria may induce metabolic changes following exposure to artificial sweeteners http://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/gut-bacteria-artificial-sweeteners-and-glucose-intolerance#.vbp8-5ssz96 3 comments science
- Preliminary findings indicate artificial sweeteners can impair glucose metabolism, a warning sign for type 2 diabetes, by changing the composition and function of the gut microbiota. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/artificial-sweeteners-may-tip-scales-toward-metabolic-problems 164 comments science