CPT1AM overexpression in BAT from HFD-treated mice prevents the induction of obesity and associated diabetes 

    Bastías Pérez, Marianela Pía (Date of defense: 2022-11-21)

    [eng] Obesity and its associated metabolic diseases are currently a priority research topic. The increase in global prevalence at different ages is having a huge economic and health impact. Genetic and environmental factors ...

    Effect of Cpt1a deletion in the mediobasal hypothalamus in response to physical activity and aging 

    Ibeas Martínez, Kevin (Date of defense: 2022-11-04)

    [eng] Food intake and energy homeostasis are tightly regulated by the brain through a complex neuronal network located in the hypothalamus. Within this region, the mediobasal hypothalamus (MBH) acts as an interface between ...

    Health-promoting phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil: an integrated study of their concentration and bioavailability 

    López Yerena, Anallely (Date of defense: 2021-09-28)

    The health promoting attributes associated with following a traditional Mediterranean diet have been reviewed extensively. The principal source of dietary fat in the Mediterranean diet is Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) that ...

    Shedding light on the temporal organisation of tissue physiology 

    Zinna, Valentina Maria (Date of defense: 2021-07-09)

    Circadian rhythms regulate tissue physiology throughout the day in response to environmental cues. The primary entraining cue for the mammalian circadian clock is light, which is perceived by the retina and transmitted to ...