Ketone bodies are not just about energy. These metabolites are powerful signaling molecules that have profound effects on the proteome and protein quality control in the brain. Scientists, working in ...

Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) to be locked treasure chests of possibilities. Ubiquitous as ...

Engineers at the University of California San Diego created a smart ring that simultaneously and continuously monitors up to ...

A new smart ring continuously tracks glucose, ketones, and other biomarkers through sweat without needles, exercise, or daily ...

A handheld breathalyser picks up on a molecule called acetone, revealing that your body is using fat for energy ...

A ketone body, a molecule derived from the metabolism of acids to obtain energy when glucose is not available, could become an effective ally in treating Alzheimer’s or preventing the effects of aging ...

The illustration to the left shows the chemical structure of LaKe. The graphs to the right show how the blood concentrations of lactate and ketones (BHB) change over time in rats that have ingested ...

A 2026 MIT study published in Nature found the keto diet promotes small intestinal tumors while suppressing colon cancer The ...

Chemists use single-electron transfers to synthesize complex, ring-shaped molecular structures found in many drug candidates ...

Ketogenic diets have been shown to increase tumor formation in the small intestine of mice, while protecting against colon ...

A chemical reaction scheme showing styrene and a cyclopropyl ketone molecule combining in a cycloaddition mediated by a photocatalyst, constant current, and blue light. Conventional wisdom would say ...

It is well known that regular exercise and periodic fasting have a series of positive effects on the body. Exercise and skipping meals makes for a stronger heart and reduces fat levels in the blood.