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science27 days ago•4 min saved

Mice on Keto Diet Show Hidden Metabolic Trade-Offs

University of Utah researchers fed mice four diets for nine months; those on a keto-style high-fat, low-carb diet gained less weight than a Western high-fat diet but developed fatty liver and impaired liver function in males, with both sexes showing reduced blood glucose and insulin due to impaired pancreatic insulin production. The effects reversed after stopping the diet, but human relevance remains unproven, underscoring potential metabolic trade-offs of ketosis beyond epilepsy uses.

via ScienceAlert|

#fatty-liver #insulin-regulation #ketogenic-diet

science1 month ago•4 min saved

Gaseous Molecule May Shield Brain Against Alzheimer's, Study in Mice Finds

A Johns Hopkins-led lab study in genetically modified mice showed that slowly releasing hydrogen sulfide (the gas behind fart smells) with NaGYY improved memory and motor function by about 50% after 12 weeks, suggesting hydrogen sulfide signaling might slow neurodegeneration and could inform future Alzheimer’s therapies. Results are preclinical and limited to animal models, though researchers are now exploring the molecular pathways, including interactions with GSK3β, to understand potential human applications.

via Indian Defence Review|

#alzheimers-disease #gas-signaling #hydrogen-sulfide

health1 month ago•2 min saved

Single Binge Drinking Session Can Cause Rapid Gut Damage

A recent study on mice shows that just three days of binge drinking can cause rapid gut damage, including inflammation and increased intestinal permeability, which may lead to liver injury, highlighting early effects of alcohol on the gastrointestinal system.

via ScienceAlert|

#alcohol-effects #binge-drinking #gut-damage

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Scientists Achieve Full Alzheimer’s Reversal in Mice, Offering Hope for Human Treatment

Scientists from Ohio claim to have reversed Alzheimer's in mice using the compound P7C3-A20, which restores NAD+ levels and brain function, offering hope for future human treatments.

via Futurism|

#alzheimers #cure #health

science6 months ago•3 min saved

Reducing a Single Amino Acid Boosts Mouse Lifespan by 33%

Reducing intake of the amino acid isoleucine in mice extended their lifespan by up to 33%, improved health markers, and reduced frailty, suggesting potential anti-aging benefits for humans, though further research is needed.

via ScienceAlert|

#aging #amino-acids #dietary-restriction

science7 months ago•6 min saved

Psilocybin Shows Promise as a Revolutionary Anti-Aging Treatment

A groundbreaking study found that psilocybin not only extends lifespan in aging mice but also delays cellular aging in human cells, suggesting its potential as a treatment for age-related diseases and healthy aging. The research demonstrated increased survival rates, improved physical health, and cellular markers of reduced aging, though further studies are needed to confirm safety and efficacy in humans.

via PsyPost|

#anti-aging #cellular-lifespan #health-benefits

health-and-science7 months ago•3 min saved

Psychedelic Mushrooms Show Promise in Reversing Aging and Extending Lifespan

Research from Emory University shows that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, can extend cellular lifespan and improve health markers in mice, suggesting potential for anti-aging therapies in humans, though further studies are needed.

via ScienceDaily|

#anti-aging #cell-lifespan #health-and-science

science7 months ago•4 min saved

Psilocybin Shows Promise in Extending Lifespan and Combating Aging

A lab study suggests that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may have anti-aging effects by extending cell lifespan, preserving telomere length, and improving health markers in older mice, though further research is needed to determine its applicability to humans.

via Live Science|

#anti-aging #cell-lifespan #mice-study

science7 months ago•12 min saved

Psilocybin Shows Promise in Slowing Cellular Aging and Extending Lifespan

A study suggests that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may extend cellular lifespan and improve survival rates in aged mice, potentially offering a new approach to anti-aging research, though human trials are still needed.

via Study Finds|

#anti-aging #cell-lifespan #mice-study

health-and-science7 months ago•4 min saved

Psilocybin Shows Potential as a Anti-Aging Therapy

A preclinical study shows that psilocybin, derived from psychedelic mushrooms, significantly extends cellular lifespan in human cells and increases lifespan and health in aged mice, potentially offering a new approach to anti-aging therapies by reducing oxidative stress and preserving telomeres.

via Neuroscience News|

#anti-aging #cellular-health #health-and-science

health7 months ago•3 min saved

Psychedelic Mushrooms May Help Preserve Aging Cells, Study Finds

A study suggests that psilocybin, found in psychedelic mushrooms, may have antiaging effects by preserving telomere length and extending cellular and organismal lifespan, with promising results in human cells and aged mice, though further research is needed before clinical application.

via Medical Xpress|

#antiaging #cellular-lifespan #health

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Reducing Amino Acid Boosts Lifespan in Mice by 33%

A study published in Cell Metabolism reveals that reducing the intake of the essential amino acid isoleucine in middle-aged mice can extend their lifespan by up to 33% and improve various health metrics. The research suggests that similar dietary adjustments in humans might offer anti-aging benefits, though translating these findings to human diets is complex. The study highlights the potential of targeting specific amino acids for longevity interventions.

via ScienceAlert|

#aging #amino-acids #diet

health-and-science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Reversible Male Contraceptive Injection Shows Success in Mice"

A new non-hormonal male contraceptive, CDD-2807, has shown promising results in mice, effectively reducing sperm activity and being reversible without significant side effects. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are optimistic about its potential and plan to test it in non-human primates.

via ScienceAlert|

#baylor-college-of-medicine #health-and-science #male-contraception

health-and-science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Reduced Amino Acid Intake Extends Mouse Lifespan by 33%"

Research in mice suggests that restricting the essential amino acid isoleucine in their diet can increase lifespan and healthspan, reduce frailty, and promote leanness and glycemic control. Male mice experienced a 33% increase in lifespan, while females had a 7% increase. The mice also showed improvements in various health measures. However, applying these findings to humans is complex, as diet is a complex chemical reaction and other dietary components may be involved. The study suggests potential anti-aging effects in humans through isoleucine restriction, but further research and potential interventions, such as an isoleucine-blocking drug, are needed.

via ScienceAlert|

#aging #amino-acids #dietary-restriction

health-and-science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Gut Microbiota's Role in Transmitting Social Anxiety and Stress"

A study in Sweden found that transplanting gut microbiota from individuals with social anxiety disorder into mice made the mice more sensitive to social fear, indicating a potential causal role of gut microbiota in the development of social anxiety disorder. The study revealed differences in gut microbiota composition and biochemical changes in mice that received microbiota from individuals with social anxiety disorder, leading to increased social fear responses. The findings highlight the potential influence of gut microbiota on mental health and suggest the microbiota-gut-brain axis as a target for developing novel therapeutics for social anxiety disorder.

via PsyPost|

#gut-microbiota #health-and-science #mental-health