Our body is in constant interaction with the external environment, which is composed of changing seasons, physical and mental stress as well as encounters with numerous microorganisms. The food we eat ...

New function of a known defense mechanism discovered: RNA interference not only fights viruses, it also regulates the protein balance of intestinal cells. Besides the skin, the digestive tract is the ...

We are living through challenging times. Our current moment is wrought with strife, global unrest, and instability in government, and attacks on education are top of mind for many. Americans are also ...

Researchers have gained new insights into the mechanisms with which certain proteins help the immune defense mechanism in the human body. Pathogens such as viruses or bacteria are wrapped in membrane ...

Cold signals from skin sensory neurons are delivered to the CeA via the spinal cord and the LPB. PGE₂ acting on EP3R in the LPB amplifies these cold signals (pink pathway), enhancing cold sensitivity ...