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Nature Paper Identifies Direct Physical Link Between Mitochondrial and Nuclear Pore Proteins

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science32 days ago

Nature Paper Identifies Direct Physical Link Between Mitochondrial and Nuclear Pore Proteins

Menendez-Montes et al. report that RANBP2 on nuclear pores interacts with VDAC1 on mitochondria to move energy metabolites into the nucleus during cell differentiation.

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Study Maps Over 88,000 Genetic Links to Metabolic Traits

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science46 days ago

Study 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.

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Study Identifies Mitochondrial l-2-Hydroxyglutarate as Physiological Signalling Metabolite

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science48 days ago

Study 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.

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Researchers Identify Body Fat as Communicative Organ Affecting Multiple Body Systems

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science62 days ago

Researchers 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…

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