In vertebrates, calcium is stored in bones, and its release is tightly regulated. Now, using fruit flies as a model organism, researchers at University of Tsukuba have shown that even animals without ...

The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels temperature has remained ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder, the causes of which remain incompletely understood. Here the authors report the discovery of gene regulatory mechanisms that help to explain ...

While ultramarathoners are capable of huge energy spurts, overall the athletes top out at 2.5 times the metabolic rate needed for basic body functions.

Executive function describes a set of cognitive processes and mental skills that help an individual plan, monitor, and successfully execute their goals. The “executive functions,” as they’re known, ...

Ask someone what they think about the idea of “Medicare for All” — that is, one national health insurance plan for all Americans — and you’ll likely hear one of two opinions: One, that it sounds great ...

Interleukin-18 (IL-18), a pyroptosis-related cytokine linking immunity and metabolism, regulates appetite, body weight and glucose homeostasis. IL-18 has paradoxical roles: its deficiency leads to ...