A real turn on: Evolutionary rotation of fly genitalia tied to mating success
Research at Osaka University on the angle of male flies' genitalia suggests a cooperative evolution of body structure and behaviorCredit: ...
Tag: Physiology
Cellular alterations increase vulnerability of obese and diabetic individuals to infection
A study published in Scientific Reports identifies changes to neutrophils that appear to explain why people suffering from obesity and ...
An existing drug may have therapeutic potential in mitochondrial disease
CHOP researchers: Animal studies may offer clues to possible precision medicine approachCredit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia New preclinical findings from ...
Balancing the gut
How the immune system maintains a healthy gut microbiota Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence "Precision Medicine in Chronic Inflammation" ...
Non-native pest-controlling wasp identified in Canada prior to formal approval
Credit: Warren Wong, Simon Fraser University Thought to be Canada's most promising potential defense against the brown marmorated stink bug ...
UTA biology researcher looks for new ways to eliminate parasitic disease
Eradication goalCredit: UT Arlington A biologist at The University of Texas at Arlington is using a new grant to look ...
Phantom limb sensation explained
New study reveals functional changes among sensitive and motor brain areas after limb amputation, shedding light on the mechanisms behind ...
Too hot for comfort: the physiological dangers of extreme heat
Climate change will increase the frequency of temperatures 'inconsistent with life,' review says Rockville, Md. (February 21, 2019)--A new review ...
Researchers discover a genetic defect linked to pediatric liver disease
AURORA, Colo. (Feb. 21, 2019) - Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, in collaboration with several other ...
Figuring out the fovea
First cellular atlas of the primate retina offers valuable foundation for future research When it comes to understanding how neurons ...
Pioneering study could offer protection to patients with rare genetic disease
Skin cells taken from patients with a rare genetic disorder are up to 10 times more sensitive to damage from ...
Researchers find genetic clues to high rates of asthma in those of African ancestry
CU Anschutz scientists discover areas of chromosomes associated with asthma, a complex disease with striking disparities across racial/ethnic groups AURORA, ...
Push-up capacity linked with lower incidence of cardiovascular disease events among men
Active, middle-aged men able to complete more than 40 push-ups had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes--including ...
Trinity College Dublin researchers describe the first model of mitochondrial epilepsy
Research gives hope to producing better therapies for this debilitating condition Dublin, Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 - Researchers from Trinity ...