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fatty liver, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, is linked to alzheimer's like neuroinflammation

Fatty Liver Linked to Alzheimer's-Like Neuroinflammation

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is linked to neurological problems. The adipokine lipocalin-2 causes neuroinflammation and is produced exclusively by the liver, more so in those with fatty liver.

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a new molecular tool allows for precision editing of mitochondrial DNA

New Molecular Tool Precisely Edits Mitochondrial DNA

Precision DNA editing in the nucleus has previously been unable to reach the mitochondrial genome; a new mitochondrial editor has been discovered, which is engineered from a bacterial toxin.

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study finds that women's egg quality is highly dependent on the enzyme NAD+

Study Finds Women's Egg Quality During IVF Is Highly Dependent on NAD+

Women's egg quality is dependent on NAD+, a coenzyme that is needed by every cell but declines with age. NAD+ ensures that eggs retain their cellular building blocks in the final maturation stage.

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a newly discovered cell receptor slows age-related fat gain and muscle loss in mice

Activation of Cell Receptor Slows Age-Related Fat Gain and Muscle Loss

Brown fat is a healthy type of fat that generates heat and has A2B cell receptors. When older mice have their A2B receptors activated, fat burning and muscle development increases.

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