As people age, their bodies develop a dysfunctional immune system, which can leave older adults more susceptible to ...

A large, multi-institution study led by a Brown University physician-scientist could have important implications for the ...

Interrupting one function of a protein that plays a key role in cell signaling could enable the development of new cancer ...

Targeting receptors for erythropoietin on dendritic cells may be a viable strategy for treating MS and other diseases, ...

Microtubules perform an active role in communication within the cell by transmitting received signals to the cell's ...

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic disease in which healthy lung tissue is gradually replaced by scar tissue. While the early events that initiate this change are poorly understood, ...

Cell signaling is crucial for cells to communicate and function correctly. Disruptions in these pathways, caused by genetic mutations or environmental factors, can lead to uncontrolled cell growth, ...

Using newly generated 'optogenetic' tobacco plants, research teams have investigated how plants process external signals. When it comes to survival, plants have a huge disadvantage compared to many ...

Scientists identified cellular metabolism and energy signaling as a central factor connecting genetic and environmental ...

New psychoactive substances, originally developed as potential analgesics but abandoned due to adverse side effects, may ...