Why do people living at high altitudes have better glucose control? The answer was in plain sight

In a 2023 paper on hypoxia and glucose metabolism, our lab showed how organisms rewire their metabolism to adapt to low oxygen levels—such as those found at high altitudes. One of the most striking ...
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Novel approach to study hypoxia enables identification of a marker for ovarian cancers

In a new study, the team led by Étienne Gagnon, Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology at the Université de Montréal and Director of IRIC's Cancer ...

How high-altitude populations show genetic adaptations

Millions thrive at high altitudes due to remarkable genetic adaptations. Tibetans, for instance, possess a gene variant allowing efficient oxygen use without dangerously thick blood. Andeans and ...
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Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea tied to higher odds for neovascular AMD

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Individuals with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea had increased odds of having neovascular AMD.
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Majority of coral reefs examined suffer from low oxygen levels, study says

March 16 (UPI) --A vast majority of 32 coral reefs examined around the world are suffering from low oxygen levels because of global warming, and the threat to marine ecosystems is expected to get ...