INSULIN SIGNALING

Apr 08 2025SCIENCE

Insulin's Hidden Impact on Muscle Cells

Insulin is a crucial player in how our bodies handle sugar. It sends signals to our muscles to absorb glucose from the bloodstream. For a long time, scientists thought insulin boosted the production of hydrogen peroxide in muscle cells. This would then tweak certain proteins, affecting how insulin works. However, this idea has been hard to prove, especially in human ...

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Mar 24 2025SCIENCE

Metformin's Double Duty: Fighting Seizures and Memory Loss

Epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease are two serious conditions that often go hand in hand. This is not a coincidence. Scientists have found that there is a clear link between the two. They have also found a way to tackle both issues at once. This is where metformin comes in. It is a drug that is often used to treat diabetes. It has shown some promising results in r...

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