Molecular Metabolism
-
Therapeutic targets for diabetes
Vanderbilt investigators have identified novel regulators of insulin-producing beta-cell proliferation and survival, suggesting new targets for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Read MoreMay 3, 2017
-
Immune cells and obesity
Understanding how macrophage immune cells accumulate in fat tissue and contribute to the pathology of obesity could lead to the development of novel therapeutics for metabolic disorders. Read MoreSep 8, 2015
-
Is healthy obesity possible?
It might be possible to generate a “metabolically healthy” state of obesity by targeting signaling pathways that improve insulin sensitivity. Read MoreJan 29, 2014