One of the primary issues with diabetes is that beta cells in the pancreas – which play a critical role in the production of insulin – are damaged irretrievably. In a new investigation, experts were able to uncover the mechanisms that lead to the development of such cells.
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12 September 2011
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Glucose meters – medical devices used for determining the concentration of glucose in blood – can also be used to detect traces of chemicals such as cocaine, proteins such as the pathogen-related molecule interferon, and traces of the radioactive element uranium, a new study shows.These instruments can al... |
27 July 2011
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A new study carried out by the Monell Center found out that food texture is perceived differently, depending on individuals and the amount of a salivary enzyme they produce.People have preferences when it comes to food and this is caused by an oral enzyme called salivary amylase.Study lead author Abigail Mandel, a nu... |
14 October 2010
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A team of German scientists from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen (LMU) has recently developed a new animal model for studying the effects of type II diabetes, when they genetically-engineered pigs to exhibit symptoms that are associated with the condition in humans. This approach is tremendously important ... |
27 February 2010
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In a finding that could have the ability to change the way our vehicles are powered, scientists have recently developed a new source of electrical energy. They managed to create a method of converting the chemical energy plants produced from photosynthesis into electricity, which means that a potentially vast source ... |
19 February 2010
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Scientists have discovered that lactose, a byproduct of intense muscular activities, can be used to fuel the brain with energy. When glucose, the natural fuel of the brain, is no longer present in sufficient quantities, the cell tissue can “switch” to alternative energy, to prevent any damage to the brain... |
3 October 2008
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Diabetes is a very serious disease that, if left untreated, can have life threatening consequences. And even when treated, on the long term its effects can still lead to severe complications on one or more systems or parts of the body. Many of the processes taking place during the release of the insulin hormone, whic... |
2 July 2008
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One third of the adults smoke and 4 million people die annually because of diseases provoked by tobacco smoking, one person every 8 seconds. By 2020, smoking will kill more humans than AIDS, tuberculosis, maternal mortality, car accidents, suicides and murder. Smoking has been linked with over 50 issues, over 25 bein... |
12 December 2007
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The secret of being smart all day has been found: eat the right cereals for breakfast, like whole-grain barley or rye and your blood sugar will be constant all day, as a result of a mix of low GI (glycemic index) and indigestible sugars encountered in some grains. The research made at Lund University reveals that eve... |
25 September 2007
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Could the natural way of your sleep and how much you sleep influence the way you look?It seems that they do, as researchers have discovered that a gene controlling the mammalian circadian clock seems to be implied in weight gain from fat-rich diets. Researchers led by Joseph Besharse of the Medical College of Wiscons... |
15 May 2007
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