Circadian clock and fat metabolism linked through newly discovered mechanism

The enzyme Nocturnin, which governs daily tasks such as fat metabolism and energy usage, works in an entirely different way than previously thought, reported a team of researchers at Princeton University. The newly discovered mechanism reveals the molecular link between the enzyme’s daily fluctuations and its energy-regulating role in the body, according to a study published this week in Nature […]

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Sensor-laden glove helps robotic hands ‘feel’ objects

(HealthDay)—Holding an egg is a lot different from holding an apple or a tomato, and humans are naturally able to adjust their grip to avoid crushing or dropping each object. Artificial hands installed on prosthetic limbs and robots don’t have that natural ability—yet. An inexpensive, sensor-laden glove could lay the groundwork for advanced prosthetic hands that are better able to […]

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Dule Hill and Wife Jazmyn Simon Welcome Son Levi Dule – See His First Photos!

It’s diaper-duty time for Dulé Hill! The Suits star, 44, and wife Jazmyn Simon are the proud new parents of a baby boy named Levi Dulé Hill, whom they welcomed on Friday, May 10. The couple confirm the news exclusively to PEOPLE, sharing his first sweet snapshots. “We are sleep deprived,” admits the new father of two. “Especially Mom, who is breastfeeding! […]

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Guidance updated for sedation in pediatric dental patients

(HealthDay)—In conjunction with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance for monitoring and managing pediatric dental patients during sedation; the guidelines were published online May 28 in Pediatrics. Charles J. Coté, M.D., and colleagues from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry present updated guidance on delivering […]

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