A mouse model of rheumatoid arthritis reveals that a tiny protein in scorpion venom can deliver steroids to affected joints.

The findings could represent a novel mechanism for relieving inflammatory pain.

THC, the psychoactive ingredient of cannabis, improved symptoms associated with the inflammatory disease in a mouse model.

Clues about the biological mechanisms that contribute to a person’s chance of contemplating or attempting suicide

The biochemical mechanisms in the brain underlying suicidal behavior are beginning to come to light, and researchers hope they could one day lead to better treatment and prevention strategies.

An accumulation of T cells and astrocytes in postmortem brain tissue hints at possible autoimmune origins for many cases of autism.

Normal hair growth can lead to infection during cancer treatment.

Oligomannate, recently approved in China, is being met with some skepticism from researchers.

While neutrophil extracellular traps help guard the body from infection, they also can contribute to a range of diseases.