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- Insulin in the brain influences dopamins levels November 19, 2021In the human brain, the hormone insulin also acts on the most important neurotransmitter for the reward system, dopamine. Insulin lowers the dopamine level in a specific region of the brain (striatum) that regulates reward processes and cognitive functions, among other things. This interaction can be an important driver of the brain's regulation of glucose […]
- Gut microbiota differences seen in people with autism may be due to dietary preferences November 11, 2021Research suggested that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be at least partly caused by differences in the composition of the gut microbiota, based on the observation that certain types of microbes are more common in people with autism. But a new study suggests that the link may actually work the other way around: the diversity […]
- How foodborne diseases protect the gut's nervous system October 31, 2021Prior infections appear to shield enteric neurons, preventing these key components of the body's 'second brain' from dying off when future pathogens strike.
- A diet of essential amino acids could keep dementia at bay October 22, 2021Protein intake is known to be vital for maintaining brain function in older individuals. Now, using a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, researchers have shown that the intake of a specific set of amino acids can inhibit the death of brain cells, protect the connections between them, and reduce inflammation, preserving brain function. Their research […]
- A good night’s sleep may mitigate infant obesity risks October 22, 2021New research suggests that newborns who sleep longer and wake up less throughout the night are less likely to be overweight in infancy.
- Fat cells found to play a central role in cognitive decline and neurodegeneration October 21, 2021New findings show that fat cells control the systemic response to brain function, causing impairment in memory and cognition in mice. The activation of Na,K-ATPase oxidant amplification loop affects the expression of important protein markers in fat cells as well as in the hippocampus, which can worsen brain function and lead to neurodegeneration.
- Novel sugar detector system in the human mouth has implications for designing tastier, healthier beverages and foods October 20, 2021Scientists describe the first-in-human demonstration of a pathway that uses the sugar glucose, a component of table sugar and high fructose corn syrup, to signal the presence of calories, in addition to the well-studied sweet-taste receptor in taste buds.
- Filling half of kids' plates with fruits and veggies helps increase consumption October 18, 2021Filling half of a child's plate with fruits and veggies isn't just recommended by the United States Dietary Guidelines, it also helps increase the amount of produce that kids end up eating, according to new research.
- Migraines caused by alterations in metabolite levels October 12, 2021Migraines are a pain in the head and in the hip pocket, but newly discovered genetic causes could lead the way to new preventative drugs and therapies.
- A 'cousin' of Viagra reduces obesity by stimulating cells to burn fat October 7, 2021Researchers have found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity and fatty liver in mice and improves their heart function -- without changes in food intake or daily activity.