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Mitochondrial transfer | Nature Metabolism

Competing interests M.J.F. has served as a paid consultant with Minovia Therapeutics (last in 2021) and Imel Therapeutics (last in 2022), and has served as a preclinical stage research collaborator with Minovia Therapeutics (last in 2022) and Imel Therapeutics (last in 2022). M.J.F is also engaged with biopharma companies involved in mitochondrial disease therapeutic preclinical and/or clinical-stage development, including as …

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3 myths about metabolism could be holding you back

3 myths about metabolism could be holding you back

Facebook Tweet Email Link EDITOR’S NOTE:  The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN)— Think speeding up your metabolism is key to losing weight? Metabolism has grown into one of the biggest buzzwords in the wellness industry — a tricky code …

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‘Hibernation genes’ help control metabolism and feeding — and could hold untapped benefit for humans

‘Hibernation genes’ help control metabolism and feeding — and could hold untapped benefit for humans

Hibernating mammals rely on particular genes to adjust their metabolisms as they enter that unique, low-energy state — and humans actually carry that same hibernation-related DNA. Now, early research hints that leveraging this particular DNA could help treat medical conditions in people, scientists say. Hibernation offers “a whole bunch of different biometrically important superpowers,” senior study author Christopher Gregg, a …

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Robots eating other robots: The benefits of machine metabolism

Robots eating other robots: The benefits of machine metabolism

For decades we’ve been trying to make the robots smarter and more physically capable by mimicking biological intelligence and movement. “But in doing so, we’ve been just replicating the results of biological evolution—I say we need to replicate its methods,” argues Philippe Wyder, a developmental robotics researcher at Columbia University. Wyder led a team that demonstrated a machine with a …

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“They’re Eating Each Other to Grow”: Scientists Unveil Terrifying ‘Robot Metabolism’ That Lets Machines Feed on Other Machines

“They’re Eating Each Other to Grow”: Scientists Unveil Terrifying ‘Robot Metabolism’ That Lets Machines Feed on Other Machines

IN A NUTSHELL 🤖 Researchers at Columbia University have introduced the concept of “Robot Metabolism”, allowing robots to grow, heal, and self-improve autonomously. 🔧 By using Truss Links, robots can form complex structures and adapt to their environment without human intervention. 🚀 This technology has potential applications in disaster management and space exploration, where self-sustaining robots could operate independently. 🌟 …

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Endocrinologist shares 10 daily habits that increase cortisol and affect metabolism

Endocrinologist shares 10 daily habits that increase cortisol and affect metabolism

When it comes to metabolism, many of us overlook the silent influencers in our daily routines. The truth is, everyday habits can significantly elevate cortisol levels, impacting our metabolism and overall health. Stress, in manageable doses, can propel us through life’s challenges. However, chronic stress—lasting weeks or months—takes a toll on our bodies, primarily through the hormone cortisol. This hormone, …

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