‘Rewiring’ metabolism in insulin-producing cells may aid type 2 diabetes treatment

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown way that pancreatic cells decide how much insulin to secrete. It could provide a promising new target to develop drugs for boosting insulin production in people with Type 2 diabetes. In a pair of papers recently published in Cell Metabolism, scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and their colleagues point to an overlooked enzyme […]

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Chris Pratt Hypes Up Wife Katherine Schwarzenegger in Postpartum Talk: 'You Look So Good, Honey'

Chris Pratt is nailing this whole supportive-husband thing. The Jurassic World: Dominion actor praised his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger's look from an Instagram Live session that she cross-posted to her feed after interviewing Brie and Nikki Bella about motherhood and postpartum depression on Thursday afternoon. For the occasion, The Gift of Forgiveness author was dressed in a colorblock sweater, her hair pulled […]

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Ivanka Trump's real name isn't what you think

We know a lot about Ivanka Trump since her family lives in a glaring spotlight and her father took residence in the White House. For instance, her advisor position in Donald Trump’s administration has been greatly scrutinized, as has her marriage to Jared Kushner, and her relationship with her mother-in-law, Melania. We talk about what she wears, what she says, […]

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Chikungunya may affect central nervous system as well as joints and lungs

A study conducted by an international team of researchers with FAPESP’s support shows that infection by chikungunya virus can produce even more severe manifestations than the typical symptoms of the disease, such as acute fever, headache, rash, and intense joint and muscle pain. The analysis was performed by 38 researchers affiliated with the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), the University […]

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Iran daily virus infections exceed 9,000

Iran on Saturday announced a new record of more than 9,000 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the Middle East’s worst hit country, as the government imposed new restrictions. The latest official figure of 9,450 positive novel coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period comes after a consistent daily count of more than 8,000 in the past six days. Iran’s virus […]

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Researchers find face masks don’t hinder breathing during exercise

A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that exercise performance and blood and muscle oxygen levels are not affected for healthy individuals wearing a face mask during strenuous workouts. Questions have been raised as to whether mask wearing during vigorous exercise might compromise oxygen uptake or increase the rebreathing of carbon dioxide, leading to a condition (hypercapnic hypoxia) […]

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