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 42 healthy adults to understand how the length of their gut and the types of bacteria living there affect how well they absorb energy from food. Researchers used MRI scans, measured food intake, and analyzed stool and urine samples. The goal was simply to lea…

This completed study looked at healthy adults with a very low body weight (BMI under 18.5) to understand what makes them different from people with a normal weight. Researchers measured body fat, eating habits, hormone levels, and gut bacteria. The goal was to learn more about th…