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Discoverer of Leptin Describes its Effect on Appetite Via Seratonin
Leptin nixes appetite through serotonin Read the original Cell paper
Mitochondrial gene replacement in primate offspring and embryonic stem cells
Researchers at the Oregon National Primate Research Center have successfully replaced damaged and diseased mitochondria (and, likewise, their mtDNA) with healthy mitochondria with no apparent side effects in Macaca mulatta. This has strong implications for future treatment and prevention of mitochondrial DNA associated diseases. Original Publication in Nature : Mitochondrial gene replacement in primate offspring [...]
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Baylor researchers find fat cell blocker
A newly discovered molecule dubbed “fatostatin” has been implicated in stopping the pathway that is responsible for fat cell production, as well as cholesterol retention and insulin resistance. Studies in mice show positive results for controlling the negative effects of weight gain. Read more
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Genetic Cause For Type Of Deafness Identified; Discovery Could Lead To New Therapies For Progressive Hearing Loss
Scientists have discovered a genetic cause of progressive hearing loss. The findings will help scientists better understand the nature of age-related decline in hearing, and may lead to new therapies to prevent or treat the condition. Read more
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