Animals have evolved abilities to sense and respond to environmental conditions so that they can postpone growth and reproduction in unfavorable conditions. Research shows that the signaling pathways and regulatory mechanisms responsible are also capable of extending adult lifespan. My research is focused on understanding how nutrient...
Senior and New Scholars Awards for Duke University
Dr. L. Ryan Baugh
Duke University
2010 new Scholar Award in aging
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Dr. Tim Koves
Duke University
2009 new Scholar Award in aging
Emerging evidence suggests that excessive fat oxidation can be detrimental to whole body insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial performance. In our recent studies, diet-induced metabolic dysfunction in obese rodents was specifically linked to elevated rates of ìincompleteî fat oxidation, which occurs when lipid supply to... |
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