Alexander Rios

What made humans 'the fat primate'? Changes in DNA packaging curbed our body's ability to turn 'bad' fat into 'good' fat

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What made humans 'the fat primate'? How did humans get to be so much fatter than our closest primate relatives, despite sharing 99% of the same DNA? A new study suggests that part of the answer may have to do with an ancient molecular shift in how DNA is packaged inside fat cells, which curbed our body's ability to turn 'bad' white fat into 'good' brown fat. ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png #Nutrition #Research ...

How did humans get to be so much fatter than our closest primate relatives, despite sharing 99% of the same DNA? A new study suggests that part of the answer may have to do with an ancient molecular shift in how DNA is packaged inside fat cells, which curbed our body's ability to turn 'bad' white fa...

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These neurons affect how much you do, or don't, want to eat

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These neurons affect how much you do, or don't, want to eat Researchers have identified a network of neurons that coordinate with other brain regions to influence eating behaviors. These findings could help those suffering from disease-induced appetite loss or over-eating. ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png #Nutrition #Research ...

Researchers have identified a network of neurons that coordinate with other brain regions to influence eating behaviors. These findings could help those suffering from disease-induced appetite loss or over-eating.

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Widely available antibiotics could be used in the treatment of 'superbug' MRSA

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Widely available antibiotics could be used in the treatment of 'superbug' MRSA Some MRSA infections could be tackled using widely-available antibiotics, suggests new research from an international collaboration. ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ...

Some MRSA infections could be tackled using widely-available antibiotics, suggests new research from an international collaboration.

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Sugary drink taxes reduce consumption, major review shows

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Sugary drink taxes reduce consumption, major review shows A 10 per cent tax on sugary drinks has cut the purchase and consumption of sugary drinks by an average of 10 per cent in places it has been introduced, a just published major review has found. ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png #Nutrition #Research ...

A 10 per cent tax on sugary drinks has cut the purchase and consumption of sugary drinks by an average of 10 per cent in places it has been introduced, a just published major review has found.

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Could coffee be the secret to fighting obesity?

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Could coffee be the secret to fighting obesity? Scientists have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate 'brown fat', the body's own fat-fighting defenses, which could be the key to tackling obesity and diabetes. ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png #Nutrition #Research ...

Scientists have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate 'brown fat', the body's own fat-fighting defenses, which could be the key to tackling obesity and diabetes.