The Gene That Ties Sleep and Metabolism Together

The Gene That Ties Sleep and Metabolism Together

Acute sleep loss in humans is associated with increased appetite and insulin insensitivity, while chronically sleep-deprived individuals are more likely to develop obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. 

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U.S. Researchers Engineer Smart Capsule to Target Colon Diseases

U.S. Researchers Engineer Smart Capsule to Target Colon Diseases

A new electronic drug capsule engineered to deliver medications directly to the colon could potentially offer a more effective and cheaper option for treating people with gastrointestinal conditions, according to researchers at Purdue University in Indiana. 

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