New tarantula species from Angola distinct with a one-of-a-kind 'horn' on its back
Credit: Kostadine Luchansky A new to science species of tarantula with a peculiar horn-like protuberance sticking out of its back ...
Tag: Physiology
German researchers discover how sleep can fight infection
Credit: Dimitrov et al., 2019 Researchers in Germany have discovered why sleep can sometimes be the best medicine. Sleep improves ...
Protein released from fat after exercise improves glucose
Another reason to exercise!Credit: John Soares BOSTON - (February 11, 2019) - It's well-known that exercise improves health, but understanding ...
Gummy-like robots that could help prevent disease
Credit: EPFL Human tissues experience a variety of mechanical stimuli that can affect their ability to carry out their physiological ...
Blood leukocytes mirror insufficient sleep
An insufficient amount of sleep and qualitatively poor sleep are common among the general population. Prior studies have indicated that ...
Researchers reveal prostate tumors 'fed' by fatty acids
Research findings point to a possible therapeutic target for this common cancer An international multidisciplinary study initiated by Melbourne scientists ...
Shedding light on zebrafish daily rhythms: Clock gene functions revealed
(?)Luminescent traces from individual wild type and zPer2-/- zCry1a-/- zCry2a-/- cultured... view more Tokyo, Japan - Animals have distinct behavioral ...
Cannabinoid compounds may inhibit growth of colon cancer cells
Medical marijuana has gained attention in recent years for its potential to relieve pain and short-term anxiety and depression. Now, ...
Growing the tallest is not always the best option
Chloroplast retrograde signalling discovered to be key to attenuate the elongation response to shade in plantsCredit: Jaume Martinez-Garcia Plants need ...
Molecule silences barrel, bullet pointed at transplanted organ
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Feb. 5, 2019) - A powerful immune molecule helps protect transplanted ...
Flaxseed fiber ferments in gut to improve health, reduce obesity
Flaxseed supplements increase 'good' bacteria and fatty acids in mouse study Rockville, Md. (February 5, 2019)--Research in mice suggests that ...
Fiber composition in rice coproducts revealed in Illinois study
URBANA, Ill. - Rice coproducts in pig diets add fat and fiber, but too much fiber can decrease energy absorption ...
KIT National Center for Efficacy Evaluation of Respiratory Disease one step further toward healthy respiratory organs
Credit: KIT NCER The Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT·Chief Dr. Song, Chang-woo) National Center for Efficacy Evaluation of Respiratory Disease ...
How whipworms wreak havoc on the gut
Signaling through interleukin-10 (IL-10) receptors on gut immune cells plays a critical role in protecting the gut lining and microbiota ...
Identity crisis of satiety neurons leads to obesity
Credit: Source: modified from Quarta, C. & Fisette, A. et al. (Nature Metabolism) Obesity - as research in the past ...
New treatment target emerging for retinal damage
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 31, 2019) - Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia ...
Exercise may fight depression in older adults, study suggests
Physical activity promotes increased expression of 'feel-good' chemicals through muscle changes Rockville, Md. (January 31, 2019)--New research suggests that exercise-induced ...
Cancer causes premature ageing
Credit: University of East Anglia Leukaemia promotes premature ageing in healthy bone marrow cells - according to new research from ...
Miscanthus with improved winter-hardiness could benefit northern growers
Credit: Erik Sacks, University of Illinois. URBANA, Ill. - For farmers, Miscanthus represents a big up-front investment. The large perennial ...
New 3D imaging technique reveals how pancreatic cancers start
Credit: Hendrik Messal, Francis Crick Institute A new technique to study tissue samples in 3D has revealed that pancreatic cancers ...
