BRINP2-related peptide, or BRP, is a naturally occurring molecule that can suppress appetite and promote weight loss in mice ...

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a naturally occurring molecule, BRP, which aids in weight loss while avoiding the side effects associated with drugs like Ozempic. This molecule targets ...

The Conversation explores why St. Patrick's Day is the perfect time to celebrate an unsung hero of your metabolism.

The common diabetes drug metformin works partly by excreting sugar from the bloodstream into the intestines, where gut ...

Carbohydrate chains, or glycans, are complex sugar-like compounds that play important roles in various biological processes and structures in our bodies.

A naturally occurring molecule identified by Stanford Medicine researchers appears similar to semaglutide—also known as ...

A naturally occurring molecule identified by Stanford Medicine researchers appears similar to semaglutide - also known as Ozempic - in suppressing appetite and reducing body weight.

Elisa Caffrey, a microbiology and immunology doctoral candidate at Stanford University, agrees, noting the potential of ...

Objective: We searched for and integrated the physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of small-molecule CPAs as well as curated the information of all extenders reported for carnivores to ...

MORTAR ('MOlecule fRagmenTation fRamework') is an open software project ... methods for fragmentation and substructure analysis - ErtlFunctionalGroupsFinder, Sugar Removal Utility, and CDK-Scaffold - ...

How, then, can sugar — the central intermediate molecule in metabolism — be considered toxic? As I write this in the middle of winter, with temperatures frequently below freezing, trees stand ...

The quickest way to lower your blood sugar is to take fast-acting insulin. However, if your readings stay high, it’s important to seek immediate medical support. High blood sugar levels ...