The body’s own mechanism for dispersing the inflammatory reaction might lead to new treatments for chronic pain.
The body’s own mechanism for dispersing the inflammatory reaction might lead to new treatments for chronic pain.
An intrepid researcher and her team battle the elements and bouts of misfortune to explore the biodiversity of a brand new African country.
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Not all inflammation leads to pain. Despite widespread infection followed by fever, colds rarely cause pain. But when some cytokines and certain immune cells are active near pain-sensing nerves, they trigger receptors that convey pain sensations to t
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Mutations known to increase the risk of developing ovarian and breast cancer may also make carriers susceptible to heart failure.
The Scientist recounts the year’s top science prize winners and top-notch scientists that passed away.
The collective intelligence of thousands of video game players is helping researchers understand the regulation of more than 500 different disease genes.