Adenosine

Can GLP-1 drugs slow neurodegeneration? New review finds promising signals but limited clinical proof

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Emerging evidence suggests widely used metabolic drugs could influence brain aging pathways, yet large clinical trials are still needed to confirm whether they truly alter the course of neurodegenerative disease. Study: The promise of GLP-1 receptor agonists for neurodegenerative diseases. Image Credit: Antonio Marca / Shutterstock In a recent review published in the Journal of Clinical … Read more

Transcription factor HOXD13 drives melanoma growth and immune evasion

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A molecule that helps regulate gene activity has also been shown to drive skin cancer growth and tumors’ ability to evade attack by the body’s immune system, a new study shows. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center, the study showed that a key protein – the transcription factor HOXD13 … Read more

Study sheds new light on how caffeine can impair sleep and memory recovery

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Caffeine is not only found in coffee, but also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks and many soft drinks, making it one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world. In a study published in April in Nature Communications Biology, a team of researchers from Université de Montréal shed new light on how caffeine … Read more

High fructose diets impair brain function and appetite control, study shows

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New research links high-fructose diets, especially from processed foods, to disrupted appetite signals and long-term brain changes, raising concerns for developing brains. Review: Mindful Eating: A Deep Insight Into Fructose Metabolism and Its Effects on Appetite Regulation and Brain Function. Image Credit: Oleksandra Naumenko / Shutterstock A recent review study published in the Journal of Nutrition and … Read more

Adenosine Deaminase 2 Regulates Toll-Like Receptor 9 Activation by Nucleic Acids

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Immune System Regulator Uncovered: ADA2’s ⁤Surprising Role in Fighting Infections New research reveals a previously unknown ‍function for the enzyme adenosine deaminase 2 (ADA2), highlighting its crucial role in regulating the body’s ‍immune response to infections. Scientists have long known ADA2 for its ability to break down adenosine,a molecule involved in various bodily functions. However,a … Read more