Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disorder characterized by excessive bone loss, leading to increased fragility and an ...

A new study reveals that a buildup of metabolism in specialized brain cells is what triggers the need for sleep. Sleep may ...

Mitochondria are well known as the energy producers of cells, but they have other crucial functions as well. One of those ...

MP, which was found to play a critical role in upholding mitochondrial structure and regulating metabolic stress in mouse fat cells.

Macrophages are part of the immune system's frontline; they attack and "eat" invaders to protect surrounding cells. They, ...

Farris and her team discovered that mitochondria in CA2 neurons are not uniform. Instead, their structure and function vary depending on their location within the neuron. Mitochondria in the ...

Lubiprostone, a selective chloride channel activator, can help preserve renal function in patients with stage IIIb-IV chronic ...