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The Human Lipidome Reveals New Indicators of Health, Disease and Aging

Understanding the lipidome provides more details about human physiology, including aging, insulin resistance and viral infection.
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Insulin Signaling Map Reveals the Strong Effects of Genetics and Diet

A new study has produced a comprehensive picture of insulin signaling, shedding light on the complex interplay between genetics and diet in shaping insulin reactions.
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Protein Type Matters Less Than Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes

New findings indicate that the type of protein in the diet is not as important as the overall amount of weight loss for those with Type 2 diabetes.
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Glycosylation Patterns Could Help To Diagnose Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Differing glycosylation patterns on immunoglobulin A between Chron's disease and ulcerative colitis could help lead to the development of a non-invasive diagnostic test.
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Bacterial Contamination Rapidly Identified in Food With Promising Technology

A new technology has been developed that rapidly tests for bacterial contamination in food products, providing results in hours rather than days.
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What Time You Go to Bed May Increase Your Risk of Developing Diabetes

Investigators found evening ‘chronotype,’ or going to bed late and waking up late, was associated with a 19 percent increased risk of diabetes after accounting for lifestyle factors.
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Pathogen Detection Simplified With DNA Nanoballs

A research team has used DNA nanoballs to simplify nucleic acid testing and detect pathogens quickly and cheaply.
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60 Previously Unknown Gene Variants Associated With Resting Heart Rate

Investigators have identified more than 60 previously unknown genetic variants associated with resting heart rate that may also contribute to increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Online Test Can Detect Parkinson’s Disease Severity Using AI

An artificial intelligence tool developed by researchers at the University of Rochester can help people with Parkinson’s disease remotely assess the severity of their symptoms within minutes.
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Depression Can Play a Direct Role in the Development of Type 2 Diabetes

A new study has examined the cause-and-effect relationship between depression and type 2 diabetes, revealing that depression directly causes an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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