Shenzhen Institutes Of Advanced Technology ,chinese Academy Of Sciences

This study looked at how weekly injections of semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug) affect energy expenditure in 60 adults with obesity. Participants received either the drug or a placebo, plus a calorie-restricted diet. Researchers measured changes in total daily energy use, resting metabo…

This study looked at healthy adults who are naturally very thin (BMI under 18.5) and compared them to people with a normal weight. Researchers measured body fat, eating habits, hormones, and gut bacteria to understand what keeps them lean. The goal was to learn more about the bio…

This study looked at 42 healthy adults to understand how the length of their gut and the bacteria living there affect how well they absorb energy from food. Participants had MRI scans, ate controlled meals, and provided stool and urine samples for analysis. The goal was simply to…