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A new study published in eLife shows that small cups or nanofolds on the cell membrane called caveolae, by limiting abrupt changes in membrane tension, regulate the number and activity of mechanical microsensors on the cell surface called integrins

The experimental study, led by researchers at the CNIC, shows that boosting the expression of this adrenalin receptor in heart cells improves mitochondrial function in the heart

The finding provides a basis for mitigating the loss of muscle regenerative capacity in elderly people

A study published in Hepatology demonstrates that the activation of thermogenesis in the livers of obese mice contributes to weight loss and improves diabetes symptoms

The research will provide insights into the development of potential treatments for neurological diseases and obesity, among other human conditions

The new discovery suggests new research avenues toward the discovery of interventions to prevent or arrest atherosclerosis