Researchers show red blood cells drive better glucose tolerance at high altitude

New research reveals how hypoxia-driven red blood cell adaptations may reshape glucose regulation, offering fresh insight into diabetes biology and potential therapeutic strategies. Study: Red blood cells serve as a primary glucose sink to improve glucose tolerance at altitude. Image Credit: nobeastsofierce / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers investigated … Read more

Fish oil supplements beat oily fish at reducing harmful blood vesicles

A high-dose fish oil supplement slashed clot-promoting blood vesicles in healthy adults—outperforming oily fish and pointing to EPA as the key driver behind these cardiovascular benefits. Accepted manuscript: High dose fish oil supplements are more effective than oily fish in altering the number and function of extracellular vesicles in healthy human subjects: A randomized, double-blind, … Read more

Confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Arvonn Tully and Esther Kieserman from Yokogawa Life Science about how confocal-based high-content imaging is advancing core facility research and improving data reliability. Could you introduce yourselves and share your background, particularly your work with confocal-based high-content imaging and analysis? Esther Kieserman (EK): I have worked in the microscopy … Read more