Biology Insights

A common parasite subtly alters the neural circuits of mice, influencing their instincts and reshaping predator-prey dynamics to ensure its own survival.

An overview of infantile hemangiomas, or "strawberry moles." Learn about the natural progression of this common vascular birthmark and when to seek care.

An overview of Sandhoff disease, a rare inherited disorder resulting from an enzyme deficiency that leads to progressive damage in the nervous system.

Learn about netosis, an immune process where cells cast DNA nets. This defense can trap pathogens, but its dysregulation contributes to autoimmunity and disease.

This diagnostic test evaluates how the pituitary gland responds when prompted, providing key insights into growth hormone production and potential deficiency.

Discover Tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA), a natural bile acid, and how its unique cell-stabilizing properties inform its medical uses and safety.

Learn how damage to the vital connection between the eye and brain impacts vision and why management focuses on the underlying cause to preserve remaining sight.

Understand how visceral medications provide relief for internal organ conditions by influencing nerve signals, muscle activity, and inflammation.

Learn how doctors evaluate renal cysts to determine if treatment is needed. Explore the criteria for intervention, from watchful waiting to specific procedures.

Learn about the range of potential famciclovir side effects and what factors can influence them. Know when a reaction is normal or needs a doctor.

Discover how daily habits and proactive health management can support your brain's long-term wellness and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

Explore the CXCR4 receptor, a protein whose essential role in cell movement is also a vulnerability exploited by disease, making it a key therapeutic target.

Understand how a common gut bacterium becomes a vancomycin-resistant concern in hospitals and how its presence is distinct from the infections it can cause.