Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic gut inflammatory condition affecting the colon in humans. This study uses human samples as well as a mouse model of colitis induced by a chemical, DSS, to ...

After a heart attack, the heart sends signals to the brain, boosting the need for sleep. This added rest aids recovery, helping the heart repair and strengthen.

In a recent study published in Nature, researchers examine how sleep impacts inflammation and recovery following a heart ...

Stanford type A aortic dissection (AD) is a degenerative aortic remodeling disease and carries a high mortality rate. It ...

A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce inflammation—and this happens because the heart sends special signals to the brain, according to a new ...

By inhibiting receptor-ligand interactions in sebaceous glands, antibodies may be able to treat certain skin conditions.

Shufeng Jiedu Capsules (SFJD), a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, are widely used in the clinical treatment of influenza, yet their mechanism of action remains unclear.

Microscopy images of monocytes in the brain of a mouse after a heart attack. Schematic of hypothesized mechanism: after a heart attack, monocytes are released from the bone marrow and recruited to the ...

Researchers have illustrated how a parasitic worm, Schistosoma mansoni, evades the body's "itching" defense mechanism.

New research reveals itchiness may be a defense mechanism, with persistent pruritus serving as the skin’s early alarm against ...

A collaborative study has revealed how a specific species of mammal-targeting worms found a way around itch, allowing researchers to better understand the mammalian urge to scratch.

Tyr Pharma has a pivotal year ahead with key readouts for Efzofitimod, potentially opening a huge market. Find out why ATYR ...