Researchers identified a correlation between urine albumin-to-creatine ratio and worse physical performance among individuals with and those without chronic kidney disease, according to data published ...

It is now well accepted that cells of the nervous and immune systems communicate through bidirectional signaling mediated by the release of cytokines, ...

There is growing evidence that inflammation is a central and reversible mechanism through which obesity promotes cancer risk and progression. Locally, hyperadiposity is associated with altered adipose ...

The relationship between pancreatic cancer and inflammation has long been recognized. There have been many studies carried out to reveal the underlying mechanisms that contribute to tumorigenesis ...

Did you know that sponges can move? While not exactly the champions of underwater acrobatics, sponges exhibit coordinated movements—despite not having muscles or neurons. EMBL Heidelberg's Arendt ...

Scientists have uncovered the protective role of the protein GADD45A in guarding the heart from harmful stress responses.

The results of the new study could have significant implications for understanding diabetes. Researchers from the University of Cologne have revealed a mechanism protecting pancreatic β-cells, which ...

Every year, more than 300,000 Americans contract Lyme disease, an infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a bacterium transferred during a tick bite. In a small percentage of patients, infection ...

New research shows that DMT, a natural psychoactive compound found in plants and the human brain, can protect against stroke damage in animal and cell models.

In a recent study, researchers have gained critical insight into the mechanism behind cannabinoids, with a particular focus on the non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD and how it works to reduce ...

The modern diets that we consume often contain hidden inflammatory foods that can harm the body over time. Inflammation may ...