New research suggests that when embryonic stem cells are exposed to certain proteins during development influences what kind of cells they will become.

In mouse models, the work uncovers a new potential target to improve immunotherapy approaches to the deadly disease.

Research suggests the possibility of a more general phenomenon, applicable to the growth of other primary cell types.

A worldwide research effort is underway for finding a treatment option for hyperphagia, the most common genetic cause of life-threatening childhood obesity. 

Are EEG’s a reliable determinant of consciousness? Findings from a new study add to the continuing scientific debate and urge more cautious readings of EEG results.

New autoimmune disorder research may provide clues as to why TNF inhibitors, the drugs used to treat these diseases, carry serious infection and cancer risks.

New approach to targeting STAT3 achieves near complete elimination of leukemia and lymphoma tumors in mouse models.

Research finds gut microbiome plays an essential role iron absorption, inspiring new treatment ideas for both anemia and iron overload.

A mouse study hints that the gut microbiomes of Crohn’s disease and IBD patients may be improved through dietary changes.

Immune system compound itaconate shown to block vitamin B12 pathway that tuberculosis-causing bacteria need to survive.

A recent epigenetic discovery could inspire new treatments for patients living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Smelly farts are one way our bodies manage our well-being. It turns out expelling noxious gas takes priority in our guts.

Investigators at Michigan Medicine determine that receptors inside heart cells could be targets for better beta blockers and could lead to improved drugs for heart failure.

Researchers develop new way to reliably create induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) colonies from adult tissue.

New study shows that supervised exercise could aid in faster recovery from sports-related concussions.