As the air turns considerably colder, it is natural for extremities such as hands and feet to feel chilly. However, if this ...

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses 'sweet taste' receptors, similar to those on our tongues, and that stimulating these receptors with sweet substances can ...

Research carried out on mice has revealed how a hormone released by the intestine acts on the brain and helps regulate the body’s energy expenditure. FGF19 (fibroblast growth factor 19) activates ...

Departments of Internal Medicine–Cardiology Division (H.-K.K., B.A.R., W.V.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. Applied Clinical Research (H ...

The link between metabolism and reproduction is well-known. Both undernutrition and obesity affect the reproductive system. Metabolic status influences reproductive physiology by regulating ...

As a self-proclaimed tech geek, Muhib often finds himself immersed in Arduinos, crafting projects that bridge the gap between creativity and functionality. His love for gaming transcends entertainment ...

Background: Previous study has shown mast cell (MC) can modulate cardiac sympathetic nerve activity, associated with ventricular arrhythmias after myocardial infarction (MI). However, the key receptor ...

Opioid receptors are proteins in the nervous system that interact with opioids. Opioid receptors are part of the endogenous opioid system. This is the body’s internal system for regulating pain, ...

ABSTRACT: Changes in lipid metabolism have been implicated in protection against infectious diseases. In the first experiment of this study, we measured clinical lipid parameters in a murine model ...

Researchers created a tool capable of comprehensively mapping crucial interactions underlying drug efficacy in one superfamily of cell receptors. One in every three FDA-approved drugs targets a single ...