https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-rss/?orgId=110283&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale Center for Molecular and Systems Metabolism (YMSM) en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 19:04:43 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/scientists-pinpoint-macrophages-that-fight-chronic-inflammation/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/scientists-pinpoint-macrophages-that-fight-chronic-inflammation/ Immune cells found in fat tissue are linked to age-associated inflammation, Yale researchers find. The cells could be a target for slowing age-related illness. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/uncovering-drivers-ofand-treatment-fornoonan-syndrome-heart-defects/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/uncovering-drivers-ofand-treatment-fornoonan-syndrome-heart-defects/ Yale researchers identified the molecular drivers of a heart condition tied to Noonan syndrome—and they may have found a treatment. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/molecule-shows-promise-for-mash-endometriosis-and-other-chronic-diseases/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/molecule-shows-promise-for-mash-endometriosis-and-other-chronic-diseases/ Bobcat339 targets disease-promoting macrophages and has therapeutic effects in models of MASH, lung cancer, and endometriosis. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 Z https://ventures.yale.edu/news/blavatnik-fund-innovation-yale-support-15-breakthrough-interventions-cardiometabolic https://ventures.yale.edu/news/blavatnik-fund-innovation-yale-support-15-breakthrough-interventions-cardiometabolic This year’s awardees are tackling some of the most urgent life science challenges with projects spanning novel therapeutics to AI-powered medical solutions. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2024/08/14/researchers-find-way-target-inflammation-endometriosis https://news.yale.edu/2024/08/14/researchers-find-way-target-inflammation-endometriosis Many of the symptoms of endometriosis, including pain and infertility, are likely caused by inflammation. A new study identifies a potential treatment. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/new-frontiers-in-obesity-research-at-yale/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/new-frontiers-in-obesity-research-at-yale/ Newly emerging, highly effective treatments and new discoveries regarding the pathophysiology of obesity provide promise for combating this growing epidemic. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/building-community-to-advance-metabolic-science/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/building-community-to-advance-metabolic-science/ Mitochondria and intermediary metabolism are central to health and disease, yet many of us learn a simplified version of this complex science. To develop expertise in metabolism research at Yale School of Medicine, Richard Kibbey, MD, PhD, launched the Program for Mitochondrial Biology and Intermediary Metabolism in early 2023. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:08:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/yale-center-for-molecular-and-systems-metabolism-join-with-yale-cancer-center-to-launch-the-cancer-metabolism-initiative/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/yale-center-for-molecular-and-systems-metabolism-join-with-yale-cancer-center-to-launch-the-cancer-metabolism-initiative/ The Yale Center for Molecular and Systems Metabolism (YMSM) joined by the Yale Cancer Center (YCC) hosted the inaugural Cancer Metabolism Symposium on November 1st, 2023. The event introduced the Cancer Metabolism Initiative (CAMI), the goal of which is to promote interdisciplinary research and education for the prevention and treatment of cancer as a metabolic disease. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/dr-lei-zhang-honored-with-american-cancer-society-postdoctoral-fellowship/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/dr-lei-zhang-honored-with-american-cancer-society-postdoctoral-fellowship/ Dr. Lei Zhang, a postdoctoral associate in Dr. Xiaoyong Yang’s laboratory, has been honored with the 2023 Postdoctoral Fellowship from the American Cancer Society. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/yale-team-uncovers-promising-new-therapeutic-for-anorexia/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/yale-team-uncovers-promising-new-therapeutic-for-anorexia/ Researchers found that a small synthetic molecule called Bobcat339 significantly weakened anorexia nervosa—as well as associated anxiety and depressive-like behaviors—in a mouse model, with few side effects. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2022/08/31/study-finds-enzyme-brain-metastat-body-weight https://news.yale.edu/2022/08/31/study-finds-enzyme-brain-metastat-body-weight Researchers found that removing the enzyme from neurons in a part of the brain known as the hypothalamus led mice to gain weight and burn less fat. This finding, they say, suggests that the enzyme could be a target for treating metabolic disease. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/constipated-study-finds-surprising-cause/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ymsm/news-article/constipated-study-finds-surprising-cause/ A Yale-led study has shown a surprising link between constipation and herpes infection. The finding, published June 8 in Cell Host & Microbe, advances the science on herpes, and could help patients with chronic gastrointestinal diseases with no clear cause. Wed, 08 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z