Hirschey Lab
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The Hirschey Lab in the Departments of Medicine and Pharmacology & Cancer Biology and the Sarah W. Stedman Nutrition & Metabolism Center at Duke University explores different aspects of the biology of mitochondrial energy production, a crucial cellular process gaining recognition as an important regulator of human health and disease.
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Scientists Discover Novel Mechanism by Which Calorie Restriction Influences Longevity
December 06, 2012 Publication, Press Release
Breakthrough suggests way to protect cells from damage caused by chronic disease
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—December 6, 2012—Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have identified a novel mechanism by which a type of low-carb, low-calorie diet—called a “ketogenic diet”—could delay the effects of aging. This fundamental discovery reveals how such a diet could slow the aging process and may one day allow scientists to better treat or prevent age-related diseases, including heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and many forms of cancer.
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#iamscience
June 20, 2012 Culture
The Story Collider recently celebrated its two-year anniversary. They were inspired by Kevin Zelnio’s #IAmScience project—a way of telling the stories of the twisted and unorthodox paths to careers in science—and unexpectedly moved by Mindy Weisberger’s video of tweets. Read More...
Dr. Hirschey presents at the ADA 72nd Scientific Sessions
June 11, 2012 News, Publication
Dr. Hirschey presented today his current work on mitochondrial protein acylation and its regulation of metabolism at the 72nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association. Read More...
What Is Science?
From Feynman to Sagan to Asimov to Curie, an Omnibus of Definitionsby Maria Popovaᔥ
‘The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious — the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.’ Read More...
Dr. Hirschey presents at the UAB Nutrition Obesity Research Center
Dr. Hirschey presented today his current work on mitochondrial protein acylation and its regulation of metabolism at the National Obesity Research Center at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Read More...The Two Things
The Story of the Two Things
By Glen Whitman
A few years ago, Glen was chatting with a stranger in a bar. When he told him he was an economist, the stranger said, “Ah. So… what are the Two Things about economics?”
“Huh?” Glen cleverly replied. Read More...