A new rat study explores lung function and placental changes in the presence of infection and inflammation. The study ...

While studies in Ames dwarf mice suggest that aging and longevity are enhanced by reducing GH action, which in turn decreases total DNA methylation, the fact that these mice also lack prolactin ...

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism that is used by a male sex hormone essential for muscle and bone function. The ...

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism that is used by a male sex hormone essential for muscle and bone function. The findings could lead to the development of new drugs with fewer side effects, ...

Laboratory evaluation with a serum prolactin for small tumors is cost effective, other lab testing is indicated if metabolic problems are present. Care should be taken to assess for ...

molecular genetics, protein chemistry and related methodologies. Current classification systems of pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) rely on histological hormone staining and transcription ...

Molecular Biology is the field of biology that studies the composition, structure and interactions of cellular molecules such as nucleic acids and proteins that carry out the biological ...

Despite being a first-line treatment for adolescent depression and anxiety, antidepressant drugs appear to have questionable efficacy and carry an increased risk of adverse effects in this ...

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued Guidelines for the competency-based postgraduate training programme for MCh ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — Scientists have discovered that some tiny segments of RNA thought to be junk instead have a functional role in suppressing production of certain messenger RNAs and appear to help ...

Thyroid hormones help regulate the body's metabolic rate, which is a measure of how efficient it is at using energy. When the thyroid isn’t producing enough of certain hormones, metabolism slows down; ...

Low estrogen levels in males can be caused by hypogonadism, a condition that causes a decrease in the amount of sex hormones. It's important to remember that estrogen plays a key role in heart health, ...