For years, the pancreas has been being taught in biology class as an easy system: insulin lowers blood sugar, and glucagon ...

The amount of any given protein in a cell has to be controlled to keep its levels within a range required for healthy functions. This is especially important for proteins that are known to group ...

Immunologists from the Institute have been the first to uncover a role for a family of RNA binding proteins in the function of regulatory T cells in the immune system. As their name suggests, ...

The intestinal epithelium plays a crucial role in maintaining gut health and homeostasis. It serves as a barrier that protects the body from pathogens and regulates nutrient absorption. Recent ...

Before a chain of amino acids can become an active and useful protein, it must be processed and folded into the appropriate ...

Just as life pulsates in big vibrant cities, it also prospers in crowded environments inside cells. The interior of cells is ...

Ryan Allen, an assistant professor of physiology and cell biology at the UAMS, will share a current project from his lab dedicated to developing a drug-responsive mouse model of atherosclerosis.

The unfolded protein response (UPR) is a protective pathway that helps cells manage stress during protein production. Cancer ...

In the march of metastasis, a molecular trail of crumbs guides some cancer cells from the primary tumor to establish new ...

The intestinal epithelium forms a dynamic barrier that not only mediates nutrient absorption but also provides a critical line of defence against microbial pathogens. Its homeostasis is maintained ...