April 13, 2007 (Chicago, IL) – New animal data published this week point to a previously unsuspected link between the immune system and the regulation of lipid levels and may help to explain how ...

In type 2 diabetes and obesity, the homeostatic control of glucose and energy balance is impaired, leading to hyperglycemia and hyperphagia. Recent studies indicate that nutrient-sensing mechanisms in ...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Vol. 104, No. 19 (May 8, 2007), pp. 7933-7938 (6 pages) Maintenance of ATP levels is a critical feature of all cells.

Hormonal imbalance is one of the most under-recognized drivers of modern chronic disease. Whether you're experiencing stress, ...

The nervous system enables humans to react to their surroundings and to coordinate their behaviour. It comprises millions of neurones and uses electrical impulses to communicate very quickly. In this ...

Iron is an essential nutrient for all organisms but toxic when present in excess. Consequently, plants carefully regulate their iron uptake, dependent on the FRO2 ferric reductase and the IRT1 ...

To the Editor: I accept the premise, stated by Sandy in his Sounding Board article (Dec. 12 issue), 1 that “a high-quality, cost-effective, and just health care system” can be developed, but I see no ...