When calorie intake is reduced, the body activates a fascinating process known as autophagy, a self-healing mechanism that recycles damaged or sick cells. This process has garnered attention for its ...
A research team has discovered a novel mechanism essential for initiating autophagy. The study highlights the role of ZDHHC13, an enzyme that palmitoylates ULK1, in triggering autophagy. This ...
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that alternates between periods of eating and voluntary fasting, focusing on when you eat rather than what you eat. This approach is known to improve insulin ...
In a recent study published in the journal Neuron, researchers at the University of Cambridge and Newcastle University, UK, examined the relationship between autophagy, aging, and neurodegeneration.