The interplay between the nervous and stomatognathic systems, both anatomically proximate and functionally intertwined, holds profound implications for health. Advances in brain science reveal ...

The enteric nervous system (ENS) has gained broader visibility, notably through its designation as a “second brain” and growing interest in the gut ...

Mitochondria are primarily known as the powerhouse of the cell. However, these cellular organelles are required not only for providing energy: Researchers recently discovered that mitochondria play an ...

A key protein expressed in epithelial “skin” cells plays a critical role in protecting the structure and function of cells in the nervous system of a model nematode, a type of worm, according to new ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Blue Tree Counseling & Consultation is a practice of Quad Cities’ mental health therapists committed to fostering an environment of honesty and genuine connection where the ...

The cGAS-STING signaling pathway has emerged as a major focus in cancer immunotherapy because it stimulates interferon production and enhances antitumor immune responses. However, despite strong ...

Humans and animals share a remarkable capacity to sense when others are in distress and respond with comforting behavior. But the motivation for doing so, and why it sometimes breaks down, has been ...