April 2023

Charlie and the cytokine factory

Charlie and the cytokine factory

Chocolate directly affects immune system performance. Stripping back the confounding effects of other components, such as sugar, cocoa itself promotes beneficial changes which are reflected in levels of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines.

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Exosomes and metabolism: a target for therapy?

Exosomes and metabolism: a target for therapy?

As ubiquitous messengers, exosomes play a role in how our bodies manage energy. From adipocytes to the gut microbiome, new insights into how exosomes modulate human metabolism might be providing a glimpse into the future of metabolic disease treatment.

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