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Hormone
A hormone is a chemical substance that controls and regulates cell or organ activity. They are produced in the body and are fundamental to daily activities such as digestion, metabolism, and growth.
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JUL 05, 2020Microbiology
The microorganisms of the world have to compete for survival, and they sometimes do battle with one another. Some use an ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 30, 2020Neuroscience
Stroking a cuddly seal robot boosts happiness and reduces pain in young adults, according to a new study by researchers ...Written By: Annie LennonJUN 28, 2020Genetics & Genomics
Scientists used a fish called the inland silverside, Menidia beryllina, to show that even small amounts of chemicals tha ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 28, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers are investigating the complex relationship between cancer, diet, and metabolism in cells, and are attempting ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 21, 2020Cannabis Sciences
Researchers from the University of Californa have found a way to biosynthesize cannabinoids that do not occur in nature ...Written By: Annie LennonJUN 18, 2020Neuroscience
Many know oxytocin as the ‘love hormone.’ Known to produce feelings of attachment and enhance social bonds, ...Written By: Annie LennonJUN 11, 2020Clinical & Molecular DX
Advancements in diagnostic technologies are paving the way for the next generation of ultra-sensitive serological ...Written By: Tara FernandesJUN 03, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Insulin is a hormone that's produced by a specific set of cells in the pancreas, and it functions to regulate blood ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 03, 2020Cannabis Sciences
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in cannabis. Known for its relaxing effects, some research also suggests that it m ...Written By: Annie LennonJUN 01, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Perchlorate dissolves easily and can be found contaminating drinking water in the United States.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 26, 2020Cardiology
In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers are advising healthcare professionals t ...Written By: Lawrence RennaMAY 25, 2020Cancer
Bladder cancer is a rare form of cancer, with a relatively high recovery rate. Recurrence is still an issue; however, wi ...Written By: Jasper CantrellMAY 24, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Several explanations have been proposed to answer the question of why obesity has been on the rise for many years in the ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 21, 2020Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a sub-type o ...Written By: Jasper CantrellMAY 19, 2020Clinical & Molecular DX
A potential biomarker for autism has been identified in infants: the levels of a hormone called vasopressin found ...Written By: Tara FernandesMAY 17, 2020Cancer
New research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that contrary to previous investigations’ results ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanMAY 14, 2020Cancer
Pediatric brain cancer is an especially tough pill to swallow. While one in four children does not survive medulloblasto ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanMAY 12, 2020Genetics & Genomics
The biological differences between men and women go beyond the things we're aware of like the sex chromosomes and hormon ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 29, 2020Immunology
Dubbed “ductal macrophages,” newly discovered immune cells found in breast tissue offer fresh promise for fu ...Written By: Kara MarkerAPR 26, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
It may one day be possible to treat hormone-related diseases using this method.Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 18, 2020Cardiology
Over 50 million Americans reportedly have trouble sleeping. As research is increasingly finding that having a good night ...Written By: Annie LennonAPR 07, 2020Immunology
Excessive salt intake is associated with health consequences for more than just cardiovascular status; the immune system ...Written By: Kara MarkerAPR 05, 2020Genetics & Genomics
Vitamin D deficiencies have been linked to a variety of chronic diseases including bone disorders and heart disease.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 31, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Diabetes is a disorder in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels because of a problem with insulin.Written By: Carmen Leitch
JUL 05, 2020
Microbiology
The microorganisms of the world have to compete for survival, and they sometimes do battle with one another. Some use an
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 30, 2020
Neuroscience
Stroking a cuddly seal robot boosts happiness and reduces pain in young adults, according to a new study by researchers
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 28, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists used a fish called the inland silverside, Menidia beryllina, to show that even small amounts of chemicals tha
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 28, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers are investigating the complex relationship between cancer, diet, and metabolism in cells, and are attempting
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 21, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
Researchers from the University of Californa have found a way to biosynthesize cannabinoids that do not occur in nature
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 18, 2020
Neuroscience
Many know oxytocin as the ‘love hormone.’ Known to produce feelings of attachment and enhance social bonds,
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 11, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
Advancements in diagnostic technologies are paving the way for the next generation of ultra-sensitive serological
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JUN 03, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Insulin is a hormone that's produced by a specific set of cells in the pancreas, and it functions to regulate blood
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 03, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in cannabis. Known for its relaxing effects, some research also suggests that it m
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 01, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Perchlorate dissolves easily and can be found contaminating drinking water in the United States.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 26, 2020
Cardiology
In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers are advising healthcare professionals t
...
Written By:
Lawrence Renna
MAY 25, 2020
Cancer
Bladder cancer is a rare form of cancer, with a relatively high recovery rate. Recurrence is still an issue; however, wi
...
Written By:
Jasper Cantrell
MAY 24, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Several explanations have been proposed to answer the question of why obesity has been on the rise for many years in the
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 21, 2020
Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a sub-type o
...
Written By:
Jasper Cantrell
MAY 19, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
A potential biomarker for autism has been identified in infants: the levels of a hormone called vasopressin found
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
MAY 17, 2020
Cancer
New research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that contrary to previous investigations’ results
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
MAY 14, 2020
Cancer
Pediatric brain cancer is an especially tough pill to swallow. While one in four children does not survive medulloblasto
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
MAY 12, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
The biological differences between men and women go beyond the things we're aware of like the sex chromosomes and hormon
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 29, 2020
Immunology
Dubbed “ductal macrophages,” newly discovered immune cells found in breast tissue offer fresh promise for fu
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
APR 26, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
It may one day be possible to treat hormone-related diseases using this method.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 18, 2020
Cardiology
Over 50 million Americans reportedly have trouble sleeping. As research is increasingly finding that having a good night
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 07, 2020
Immunology
Excessive salt intake is associated with health consequences for more than just cardiovascular status; the immune system
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
APR 05, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Vitamin D deficiencies have been linked to a variety of chronic diseases including bone disorders and heart disease.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 31, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Diabetes is a disorder in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels because of a problem with insulin.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch