by Ulrik Larsen Glucagon is traditionally seen as a pancreas-specific hormone, but evidence suggests an extra-pancreatic source that responds abnormally to oral glucose in diabetic patients. This study investigates whether the intestine could be responsible for this unexpected glucagon secretion. …
by Lucas Unger The differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells into insulin-producing beta cells holds great potential for both transplantation-based treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes and diabetes research. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of publicly available single-cell RNA sequencing data…
A Short visit to the research: by Shayla Sharmine Intermittent fasting (IF) is a widely studied dietary intervention known for its metabolic benefits, including improved glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity. While IF has shown positive effects in adult and aging…
by Fatemeh Rahmatabadi Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common myeloid cancer in adults, arising from hematopoietic stem cells and marked by a rapid proliferation of immature myeloblasts. Its genetic and clinical diversity complicates treatment. Key mutated genes include…
by Thomas Aga Legøy The gut microbiota has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its critical role in maintaining physiological health. A balanced gut microbiota is associated with overall well-being, whereas dysbiosis is linked to the development and…
Another collaborative study carried over during Simona’s sabbatical stay in Prof Charna Dibner research group at University of Geneva aiming at profiling the long-term modifications of lipid metabolism associated with massive weight loss following the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. Here, we…
Congratulations to Kayko, who has received a most-wanted PhD fellowship from the Faculty of Medicine, UiB. #PhDlife Kayko will start his project next month working on the molecular mechanisms driving regeneration and tumorigenesis in the urotheium aiming at identifying a…