Researchers at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute found that minimally and ultraprocessed meals matched for calories, carbs, fat, protein, water, salt and weight still triggered different bodily reactions. Ultraprocessed meals led to more insulin release, higher energy expenditure, less carbohydrate burned for fuel, and distinct activity in brain regions tied to motivation and reward. The findings were published this month in Nature Metabolism.
news.vt.edu
· 2026-10-10
Researchers analyzing human liver tissue from pancreatic cancer patients, alongside mouse models, report that hepatocytes supply the amino acid serine to metastasizing pancreatic cancer cells, supporting their growth in the liver. The work, which included tissue from the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Rapid Autopsy Program, used immunohistochemistry to examine markers including PHGDH, albumin, CK19, Ki67 and FOXO3A in liver samples.
nature.com
· 2026-09-23
Ultrahuman has introduced Pulsomics, an opt-in research program inside its app that lets Ring AIR and Ring PRO owners aged 18 and up contribute their sleep, glucose, and VO2 Max data to improve the company's wellness algorithms. The program currently covers three studies, with more planned around cardiovascular load and long-term sleep tracking, and requires only that users wear their rings as usual.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-01
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