[ad_1] The brain controls the release of glucose in a wide range of stressful circumstances, including fasting and low blood sugar levels. However, less attention has been paid to its role in day-to-day situations. In a study published in Molecular Metabolism, University of Michigan researchers have shown that a specific population of neurons in the […]

[ad_1] It turns out those cellulose-based thickening agents found in common foods can be digested. Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown that our gut bacteria can feed on these large molecules — something thought to not be possible — thanks to enzymes that normally help us break down dietary fiber. “Researchers assumed […]

[ad_1] Schematic illustrations and rheological analysis of flexible drug delivery system with valveless micropump. Credit: npj Flexible Electronics (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41528-025-00463-y A research team has developed an implantable wireless neural interface capable of delivering drugs precisely to deep regions of the brain. The device incorporates a micro-pump and microchannel structure based on flexible materials, thereby […]

[ad_1] Some artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin and acesulfame K, have a bitter aftertaste that affects consumer acceptance of reduced-calorie foods and beverages. New research in FEBS Open Bio reveals the potential of compounds that inhibit bitter taste receptors to make artificial sweeteners more palatable. Saccharin and acesulfame K are detected by two types of […]