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Signals from the plant cell wall help to orchestrate growth, reproduction and immune function. Can harnessing this molecular ...

The microbiome—the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body—plays a crucial role in shaping human health by providing a variety of micronutrients necessary for vital ...

Hormones coordinate different body functions by carrying messages through the bloodstream to target cells and tissues. Hormonal imbalances occur through inadequate or excess hormone synthesis, which ...

Scientists assess bacterial growth trajectories to better predict infectious capacity and the conditions that aid proliferation. This article explores the key factors that influence bacterial ...

Perhaps best known as a immune-system boost or antidote to scurvy, vitamin C has been found to rejuvenate aging skin by reactivating genes responsible for cell growth. By promoting DNA demethylation, ...

Scientists have found a new way to stop cancer growth without damaging healthy cells. Researchers from the Francis Crick ...

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning ...