ACS Activities for Postdoc Appreciation Week 2026From 21-25 September 2026, the Netherlands will for the second time celebrate Postdoc Appreciation Week NL (PAW_NL) with events taking place across the country. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the invaluable contributions of postdoctoral researchers at both local and national levels.
Study Shows Sport Type Alone Does Not Reliably Predict an Athlete's HeartThe type of sport an athlete practices does not reliably predict what a healthy athlete’s heart should look like. New research from Amsterdam UMC shows that the long-standing distinction between a “strength-sport heart” and an “endurance-sport heart” is far less clear than previously assumed. The findings challenge assumptions embedded in international guidelines and highlight the need for a more personalised approach to assessing the athlete’s heart.
From Mouse to Human: New Study Reveals How Calorie Restriction Benefits MetabolismLong-term moderate calorie restriction doesn’t just help with weight control, it can significantly improve blood sugar metabolism. New results from the CALERIE trial show that in humans, as in mice, calorie restriction works through the adiponectin–ceramide pathway, enhancing insulin sensitivity and potentially lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes.
