(Web Desk) - Scientists have discovered a hidden switch in the body that helps special fat cells, known as brown fat, burn calories and produce heat, especially when it’s cold.

A team of researchers from APL and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is developing next-generation brain organoid platforms to better understand the effects of mild blast-induced ...

Cold weather triggers brown fat to burn energy, thanks to a newly discovered protein switch. This natural calorie-burning ...

This article makes a valuable contribution to the field by uncovering a molecular mechanism for miRNA intracellular retention, mediated by the interaction of PCBP2, SYNCRIP, and specific miRNA motifs.

With more than 2,100 members, EMBO stands for excellence in the life sciences. It accepts outstanding researchers who are ...

Journal clubs, typically involving a group of health professionals or trainees who discuss recent study findings, have long ...

Members of Pentland Canoe Club shared stunning pictures from an ‘unforgettable’ seven-day sea kayaking expedition in Greece.

Imagine your gut as a lively, crowded city. It’s filled with tiny residents—trillions of them—including bacteria, viruses, ...

People with ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) have significant differences in their blood compared ...

A simple blood test could provide the first reliable diagnosis for myalgic encephalomyelitis ( ME) and end the lengthy ...

A new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers—a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder ...