St Louis University

Researchers at Saint Louis University have found that switching off the protein FSP27 can reduce body fat and improve blood sugar levels

Obesity

Switching off a protein could be key to reduced body fat

Obesity's effects extend all through the body, and the liver is one of the more serious victims. A team from Saint Louis University has found that switching off a particular protein decreased the body fat and improved the blood sugar levels of mice.

Diabetes

Targeting immune cell halts type 1 diabetes development in mice

Scientists have demonstrated the ability to prevent type 1 diabetes in mice by focusing on a particular immune cell whose properties weren't entirely clear. They discovered that impeding the development of this cell they could in fact stop the onset of the disease.

Scientists have identified the A3 receptor in the brain as a potential off-switch for chronic pain (Image: Shutterstock)

Body & Mind

Scientists identify promising off-switch for chronic pain

Scientists at St Louis University have discovered that the brain pathway A3AR could be the key to mitigating chronic pain without some of the unwanted baggage, potentially pointing to new methods of therapeutic treatment.