metabolism
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thehindu.comStudy Maps Over 88,000 Genetic Links to Metabolic Traits
Researchers analyzed data from two large biobanks to identify associations between genomic regions and circulating metabolic traits. The work examined records from 619,372 individuals.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govStudy Identifies Mitochondrial l-2-Hydroxyglutarate as Physiological Signalling Metabolite
A research paper published by Nature reports that l-2-hydroxyglutarate functions as a signalling metabolite in mammalian cells. The study tested three criteria for physiological signalling and examined effects in cell culture and in mice.
indiatoday.intoday.inResearchers Identify Body Fat as Communicative Organ Affecting Multiple Body Systems
Scientific understanding of body fat has shifted from viewing it as inert storage to recognizing it as a complex organ. Fat tissue releases hormones, communicates via nerves and immune cells, and influences appetite, metabolism, mood, fertility and immunity. The reassessment is c…