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How fat tissue shunts energy to tumors

Researchers recently discovered that that inactivation of a protein called p62 in fat cells fuels aggressive, metastatic prostate cancer in mice. The findings suggest that mTOR inhibitors currently used to treat a wide range of cancers may have the unintended consequence of shutting down fat tissue metabolism and fueling tumor growth. Read Full Article (External […]

Published on April 9, 2018

When heart disease runs in the family, exercise may be best defense

As fitness increases, heart risk decreases regardless of genetic risk. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the […]

Published on April 9, 2018

Resistance training enhances recycling capacity in muscles

A new study reports that autophagosome content is increased by resistance training in previously untrained young men, but this response may be blunted by aging. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in […]

Published on April 9, 2018