New research shows Glycolysis -- the process of converting sugar into energy -- plays a key role in early development. More than fuel, Glycolysis doesn't just power cells -- it helps steer them toward ...

Mitochondria play a crucial role in acquiring pluripotency and determining cell fate. The mitochondrial unfolded protein ...

Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine (known as the gut microbiota) can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anti-cancer immunity by blocking ...

The role of centrosomal tubulin glutamylation has remained elusive for decades. Here, a new tool enables precise ...

Discover the health benefits of pomegranates, from heart protection to improved brain function and more. Make it a diet ...

A landmark review in Nature Reviews Genetics dissects the rare and common genetic variants that shape human height. The paper ...

In human cells, lipid droplets (LDs) predominantly contain either cholesteryl esters or triacylglycerols. This article ...

Gut microbiota composition and sex hormones influence the immune response to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus gastrointestinal colonization in mice.

Historical trends and future projections of the number of people with overweight and obesity suggest alarming parallel ...

Estrogen functions through binding ... via an effect on the RANK/RANKL/OPG signaling pathway (see following section); Enhancing bone formation by prolonging the lifespan of osteoblast cells ...

Renal fibrosis is a prevalent pathological condition observed in almost all types of progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) (Duffield, 2014; Humphreys, 2018). It is manifested by interstitial ...