TNFα-CXCR1/2 partners in crime in insulin resistance conditions.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is defined by chronic hyperglycemia due to insufficient insulin secretion or activity and decreased insulin sensitivity, known as insulin resistance (IR). This condition leads to oxidative stress and inflammation, increasing the risk of systemic inflammatory diseases. Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are major risk factors for IR and T2D.

Brain Organoids: A Game-Changer for Drug Testing.

Neurological disorders are the second cause of death and the leading cause of disability worldwide. Unfortunately, no cure exists for these disorders, but the actual therapies are only able to ameliorate people's quality of life. Thus, there is an urgent need to test potential therapeutic approaches.