Adventhealth Translational Research Institute

This small study tested whether taking oral abscisic acid, a natural plant compound, can improve how the body handles sugar in people with prediabetes. Five adults with elevated blood sugar levels took the supplement, and researchers measured insulin sensitivity and side effects.…

This study looked at whether an online memory test followed by a blood test can help find Alzheimer's disease early in people aged 65 and older. Over 1,400 participants took part. The goal is to make early detection easier and faster, so treatment can start sooner.

This study aimed to develop and improve methods using magnetic resonance and optical spectroscopy to measure how the body produces and uses energy. Thirty-one healthy volunteers, aged 18 to 89, underwent scans and performed light leg exercises while their energy metabolism was tr…

This study collected neck tissue, blood, and urine from 34 adults having neck surgery. The samples are stored in a central bank so researchers can study them to find new ways to predict, identify, and treat obesity and related conditions like diabetes. The goal is to learn more a…

This study looked at whether gut bacteria can get too close to the intestinal wall in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers studied 38 adults aged 35-65 to measure this 'microbiome encroachment' and create a biobank for future research. The goal was t…

This study looked at fat tissue from 31 healthy adults (young and older) to see how blocking a protein called MetAP2 changes aging-related markers in the lab. No drugs were given to participants—only tissue samples were studied. The goal was to learn more about aging, not to trea…

This study looked at how working night shifts versus day shifts changes the way your body uses energy. Researchers measured metabolic flexibility in 40 healthcare workers by tracking how they burned fats and carbs over 24 hours. The goal was to understand if shiftwork disrupts th…