In biomedical research, so-called organs-on-a-chip, also referred to as microphysiological systems, are becoming increasingly ...

Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme, are on the rise in Michigan. Experts urge taking steps to prevent tick bites in the ...

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A woman doing a last-minute safety check before her husband set off on a zipline spotted something concerning - a significant ...

I got lymphatic drainage done and went down a dress size in one session, I know it sounds unbelievable, but it's true.

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Our cells rely on microscopic highways and specialized protein vehicles to move everything—from positioning organelles to carting protein instructions to disposing of cellular garbage. These highways ...

According to a study of mice, eating cruciferous vegetables sends a chemical signal to the body that boosts specific cell-surface proteins necessary for efficient immune-system function.

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Cancer cells that have spread into lymph nodes, whether near the original location or elsewhere, may indicate that the cancer ...

The body uses glucose for energy. During digestion, starch is partially transformed into maltose by amylases. The maltase enzyme then changes maltose into glucose. This sugar is then either used ...