A small protein produced by fat cells appears to regulate blood sugar levels, potentially revealing a new way to treat diabetes.
A small protein produced by fat cells appears to regulate blood sugar levels, potentially revealing a new way to treat diabetes.
Hybrid viruses derived from an H5N1 bird flu strain can infect guinea pigs through the air.
Scientists create biocompatible, self-luminescing nanoparticles for in vivo imaging.
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University of Vermont neurologist Helene Langevin explains some emerging research attempting to explain the benefits of acupuncture.
Sorting out T-cell functional and phenotypic heterogeneity depends on studying single cells.
Research is uncovering connective tissue's role in the benefits of the ancient practice.
Viral infections of the central nervous system may trigger cytokines that induce seizures.
The study of connective tissue is shedding light on pain and providing new explanations for alternative medicine.
Researchers are using modern experimental tools to probe the mysterious molecular pathways that lead to premature labor and birth.