Cigarette smoking is widespread and deadly, yet our understanding of how cigarette smoke actually causes serious respiratory ...

Individuals with sickle cell disease – a chronic illness where misshapen, sticky blood cells clump together, reducing oxygen ...

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a key molecule involved in inflammation and plays an important role in both healthy and diseased states.

The transcription factor sex-determining region Y-related high-mobility group-box gene 9 (SOX9) plays a critical role in ...

Fetuses of pregnant people who gained excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy show signs of excess fat distribution in the upper arm and in the abdomen, according to a study by researchers ...

No previous study has been conducted in Nigeria on the role of neutrophil elastase in predicting preterm birth.

Megakaryocytes (MKs), known for their role in platelet production, have emerged as critical players in immune responses, ...

Bone loss resulting from trauma, fractures, or disease presents a major global health challenge, often leading to long-term ...

Our genes contain all the instructions our body needs to function, but their expression must be finely regulated to guarantee that each cell performs its role optimally.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening genetic disease affecting multiple organ systems, with pancreatic dysfunction representing a critical and often overlooked complication.

Researchers have assessed the human perception of the size and weight of body parts, specifically the hand, comparing it to the perception of objects and concluded that it is different.