Plastic chemicals may harm DNA, as new research reveals how additives disrupt nematode egg formation, suggesting risks to human reproductive health.

Lab-grown mini-brains help scientists explore how concussions reactivate latent viral infections, triggering molecular ...

There are distinct neurobiological differences between the male and female brain, which are evident in both healthy individuals and those affected by neurodegenerative diseases. However, in vitro ...

Many cancers upregulate an amino acid transporter to fuel their growth, making this protein a promising tool in tumor ...

This is something that's been widely appreciated but broadly overlooked when it comes to thinking about how tissues deal with ...

Synthesized in the liver, bile acids play diverse roles in digestion and metabolism. However, when their processes are disrupted, disease can occur. Scientists seek advanced technologies to better ...

Shelby is an assistant editor for The Scientist. She earned her PhD from West Virginia University in immunology and ...

Alcohol suppresses excitatory signals while enhancing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in ...

When STING is triggered, TANK-binding kinase (TBK1) activates and leads to interferon production. However, Tan and his team ...