Learn how improper kneecap alignment, influenced by anatomy and muscle function, can cause knee instability, and explore the path to restoring proper movement.
Explore *Sepia officinalis*, a cephalopod whose advanced cognition directs its unique physiology, from its dynamic skin to its complex role in the marine world.
The bogue, or *Boops boops*, is a schooling sea bream of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, notable for its large eyes and its status as a regional food fish.
The universe's structure is not a product of perfect order, but a consequence of fundamental symmetries breaking into more stable, complex configurations.
The size of the hippocampus is a dynamic indicator of brain health. Learn how lifestyle and other factors influence its volume and overall cognitive function.
A BARD1 gene mutation affects your body's ability to repair DNA. Learn what this moderate-risk variant means for cancer risk and proactive health screening.
A bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) helps clinicians identify the specific cause of pulmonary symptoms in people with HIV, guiding accurate, targeted treatment.
Explore the science behind oral GLP-1 medications. Learn how these pills function biologically, their specific usage requirements, and their effectiveness profile.
Discover a secondary blood pathway in the kidneys of many vertebrates that provides an additional route for waste secretion, a feature lost in mammalian evolution.
Explore the nuanced role of genetics in epilepsy. Learn how genetic influence exists on a spectrum, from being a direct cause to creating a predisposition.
Learn about the specific autoimmune process behind NMOSD and how a clear diagnosis informs proactive strategies to manage relapses and preserve long-term health.
Explore the dual role of VEGFA, a protein that directs blood vessel growth. Learn how this process is vital for health and how its dysregulation fuels disease.