Tag: obesity September 7, 2023 Fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promotes digestionFindings, in mice, suggest engaging immune system with such fiber to counteract obesity.News Release January 11, 2023 Study reveals obesity-related trigger that can lead to diabetesMany with elevated insulin levels also have defects in an enzyme key to fatty acid processing .News Release January 19, 2022 Drug mimics beneficial effects of fasting in miceBlocking arginine metabolism leads to improved metabolic health, weight loss.News Release May 18, 2021 Western diet may increase risk of gut inflammation, infectionDiet rich in sugar, fat damages immune cells in digestive tracts of mice.News Release January 20, 2021 Study reveals links between fatty liver disease, liver cancerMice expressing increased levels of protein develop advanced liver disease.News Release May 8, 2020 Gene therapy in mice builds muscle, reduces fatApproach may lead to new treatment approach for osteoarthritis, obesity.News Release May 1, 2020 Obesity prevented in mice treated with gene-disabling nanoparticlesStrategy uses particles to target gene in specific immune cells.News Release October 23, 2019 Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generationsMouse studies show effects can linger at least two generations.News Release October 3, 2019 Uncommon weight-loss surgery best for reducing diabetes riskBiliopancreatic diversion improves insulin sensitivity, but some concerns remain.News Release March 22, 2019 Obese mouse mothers trigger heart problems in offspringEffects of high-fat, high-sugar diet on heart passed down three generations.News Release Posts navigation