Researchers conducted an organ-by-organ analysis of glucose’s impact and contribution to diseases like diabetes and obesity.

The human body is an extraordinary machine, constantly surprising scientists with its remarkable capabilities and adaptations. From enduring extreme conditions to performing incredible physical and ...

Human biology is not black and white. Although newborns are typically categorized as male or female at birth based on visible ...

After years of research into xenotransplantation, the field is at a turning point—yet risks and ethical issues remain ...

Research suggests that the bacterial community residing in our mouths may potentially influencing the development of Alzheimer's disease.

In this era, there is a global concern in the use of bioactive molecules such as chitosan in the field of antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits. Because of its biodegradability, biological ...

Israeli researchers have discovered a surprising immune defense role of the proteasome, a cellular structure known for degrading and recycling proteins, the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) said ...

These antimicrobial peptides are considered vital components of the body's first line of defense as they attack and kill bacteria. Experiments showed that human cells with active proteasomes ...

Many will die waiting. Some scientists see new hope for these people in organs from pigs that have been engineered to work within the human body. Such species-to-species transplants, called ...

Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans.

Gradually, high blood sugar can cause these vessels to become narrow. When the blood vessels are clogged or narrowed, the kidneys can’t function properly and purify the blood effectively. As a result, ...