The itching, redness and swelling of an allergic reaction are caused by mast cells—the vigilant first responders of the ...

Biologically-speaking, protein (which is made up of structural units called amino acids) plays an enormously large role in the function of the human body. And while the macronutrient is popularly ...

This study offers useful findings demonstrating the cartilage-protective effects of osteoactivin in inflammatory experimental models. The study provides compelling evidence that osteoactivin may serve ...

The scientists found that the approach of an infectious avatar fired up brain areas linked to personal space — the region immediately surrounding the body. Next came a surge of activity in the brain’s ...

The immune system senses damage to cell membranes caused by pore-forming proteins and mounts a response. The sneezing, itchy ...

Study Human physiology is a complex system where several components coordinate to ensure smooth functioning. A team of ...

Direct skin contact during parental care in poison frogs transmits host-adapted microbes to tadpoles, where some bacterial taxa may persist on the skin through early development.

"Live long and…" wait, how does that saying go again? Let's forget about the old phrase for a second. We're not here to talk about fairy tale endings or living forever in a sci-fi utopia. What we are ...

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of mortality and long-term disability worldwide, imposing a significant burden on individuals, healthcare systems, ...

Understanding the complex interplay between viruses and their hosts is crucial for dissecting the mechanisms that underlie viral infectious diseases. With ...

The viruses that kill bacteria may be our best bet against antibiotic resistance — if we can understand how they win.