Shenzhen Institutes Of Advanced Technology ,chinese Academy Of Sciences

This completed 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, rest…

This completed observational study looked at how gut length and gut bacteria relate to how well healthy people absorb energy from food. Researchers measured gut length via MRI, tracked food intake, and analyzed energy in feces and urine. The goal was to better understand the link…

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, genes, and gut bacteria to understand what keeps these individuals thin without dieting. The …