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 ...

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, ...

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.

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

The female sex hormone estrogen, along with progesterone, appears to underlie a fundamental difference in how males and ...

Green tea may boost heart and brain health, regulate blood sugar, and more. Learn more about green tea's health benefits, ...

While medical centers use ultrasound daily, so far this technology is not capable of observing body tissues at the scale of ...