Taste, pain, or response to stress—nearly all essential functions in the human body are regulated by molecular switches ...

A Swiss research center is trying to use innovative technology to help restore bodily functions for paralyzed patients—and ...

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research.

Humans perceive and navigate the world around us with the help of our five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. And while scientists have long known that these different senses activate ...

Researchers observe how fluctuations in ovarian hormones shape the structure and function in the mouse hippocampus, with ...

The musculoskeletal system provides structural support, enabling movement such as walking and lifting, protecting internal ...

A small cluster of cells deep within our brains, called the locus coeruleus, affects how awake and attentive we are, how we respond to stress, how we cope with anxiety and fear, and how we create ...

For children, it falls to the paediatric anaesthesia team to ensure that the respiratory tract functions normally and the patient's breathing is not obstructed. Treatment included administering ...

For children, it falls to the paediatric anaesthesia team to ensure that the respiratory tract functions normally and the patient's breathing is not obstructed. Treatment included administering ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infectious problem among older adults both in the community and institutional settings. With the expected increase in this population ...

Respiratory tract diseases are illnesses that affect components of the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, the bronchi and the lungs. They range from acute infections, such as ...

The luminal surface of the gastrointestinal tract is covered by a viscoelastic mucous gel layer ... The structural characteristics of this barrier are primary indicators of its physiological function ...