Medicinal mushrooms show promise for combating insulin resistance
Edible mushrooms may help regulate blood sugar and improve metabolic health, according to a study by Semmelweis University. Researchers found that bioactive compounds in medicinal mushrooms, like polysaccharides and terpenoids, could prevent or reduce insulin resistance, a key factor in type 2 diabetes.
SZTE Researchers Uncover Geological Evidence of Tsunamis Along the Black Sea Coast
The University of Szeged's advanced geochronology laboratory has enabled research on topics like ancient Maya land use, river evolution in the Carpathian Basin, and the authenticity of ancient artworks. Recently, its sediment analysis and age determination techniques uncovered evidence of multiple tsunamis striking the western Black Sea coast over the past three centuries.
Thermal Water Biofilm Studies: University of Sopron and ELTE Explore Ancient Ecosystems and Processes
Hungarian researchers from the University of Sopron and Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) have jointly discovered unique bacterial communities in thermal waters that may reveal the development of stromatolites, one of Earth's oldest rock formations. Their findings, published in Scientific Reports, provide insights into both Earth's geological history and modern biological processes in extreme environments. Each university contributed its own perspective to the research, with the University of Sopron focusing on the microbial aspects and ELTE on the geological implications. The project also involved collaboration with the HUN-REN Research Centre.
Small Molecules, Big Role: snoRNAs in Gene Regulation
Recent discoveries have highlighted the significant role of small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) in gene regulation and their link to diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer. The Fish Genetics Research Group at the Department of Genetics, Eötvös Loránd University, has uncovered crucial insights into the temporal expression of snoRNAs in the zebrafish genome, a key genetic model organism. To make their findings more accessible, the team has created an interactive online database, snoDanio, allowing researchers to visualize these discoveries in new and exciting ways.
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