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UVM scientists decode exercise's molecular impact - EurekAlert
<p><strong>Key Points:</strong></p> <p>1. MoTrPAC examined the molecular effects of exercise on 2,600 volunteers, incorporating factors like age, race, and gender diversity.</p> <p>2. Building upon research in rats, MoTrPAC discovered over 35,000 biological molecules responding to endurance exercise and widespread gender differences in responses.</p> <p>3. Initial findings from MoTrPAC underscore the importance of including both sexes in exercise research to fully understand its health implications, advocating for diverse representation in future studies.</p> <p>4. By tracking exercise's impact on biological molecules, MoTrPAC aims to develop personalized exercise regimens, offering tailored approaches to treat or prevent various health conditions.</p> For the past eight years, researchers have been conducting a groundbreaking study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund: The Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC). With nearly 2,600 volunteers, the study aims to examine the molecular effects of exercise on healthy adults and children, considering factors like age, race, and gender. The goal is to create comprehensive molecular maps of these changes and uncover why physical activity has significant health benefits.
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