When it comes to cold and flu season, it really matters what foods you eat. “Eating a well-balanced diet will help improve ...

New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances.

In an astounding breakthrough, scientists have discovered a molecular 'switch' that can revert cancer cells back into healthy ...

Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune ...

"Who are you?" This question, in its many variations, is almost inevitable in school applications, job interviews or introspective moments. We spend years, perhaps our entire lives, unraveling the ...

Almost every one of us has either been diagnosed ourselves or had a relative diagnosed with cancer. I’ve been lucky enough to stay cancer free, but I’ve had several people close to me ...

This study reveals the key role of microglia, brain’s immune cells, in brain metastases progression and identifies a strategy ...

A new drug delivery system shows promise for treating a rare, aggressive form of cancer affecting pregnant women and new mothers, and it has potential for other cancers as well. Scientists led by ...

Researchers discovered a previously unknown mechanism that may drive tissue damage and a new target for drug discovery.

Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and eliminate harmful threats. One of its most powerful defense mechanisms is the complement system—a group of proteins that ...

Mitochondria, often seen as cellular powerhouses, play a surprising role in immune regulation. Researchers found that ...

Biologists have uncovered a surprising connection between the way plants grow and how they defend themselves against ...