The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, regulates body temperature, signals hunger and thirst, exerts hormonal control over ...

People who suffer from the autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis experience muscle weakness that can affect any of the muscles ...

People who drink and smoke have an elevated risk of developing cancer of the mouth, pharynx and larynx. Alcohol makes it ...

Researchers are studying why the energy factories are moving between cells and whether the process can be harnessed to treat ...

Cells throughout the body work together like singers in a choir to keep us healthy, as long as they work in perfect harmony.

Cells throughout the body work together like singers in a choir to keep us healthy, as long as they work in perfect harmony.

Research by Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists centers on RNA, a nucleic acid that plays a crucial role in most ...

Research reveals cellular structures called proteasomes don't just remove waste—they actively protect us from bacteria, ...

A new therapy that first made headlines in 2021 is now showing potential to heal human cartilage. Developed by scientists at ...

According to the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, nearly one in three U.S. adults report having a seasonal allergy, eczema or food allergy.

The researchers, from the University of California, Los Angeles, calculated that one piece of gum could shed hundreds or a ...

This new piece of the body’s immune defense could open new pathways to improved antibiotics and other medicinal therapies.