Nucleic acids derived from microorganisms or dying host cells are recognized by Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7), TLR8 and TLR9 in endo-lysosomal compartments. In the cytoplasm, there are several distinct ...

Viruses are detected by different classes of pattern-recognition receptors (PRRs), including Toll-like receptors (TLRs), RIG-I-like receptors (RLRs) and cytoplasmic DNA receptors. This leads to the ...

Surprised researchers discover hormone-sensitive lipase in the nuclei of fat cells, part of a finely tuned system that ...

Scientists have uncovered how too much sunlight can flip a hidden switch inside skin cells that makes inflammation spiral out of control and increases the risk of cancer. Their research reveals that ...

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.1 Despite therapeutic ...

In many cases, thoroughly washing or cooking your food is enough to prevent infection from listeria.

Mitochondria, the “powerhouses of the cell,” are vital cellular organelles that govern energy metabolism, maintain redox homeostasis, synthesize biomacromolecules, and initiate and transmit cell death ...

The center of the nuclear pore complex with highly dynamic FG repeat filaments wiggling. (Credit: Lim lab) The nuclear pore complex (NPC) is an active ...

Sunlight is vital for human health as it helps the body produce essential nutrients, such as vitamin D. However, too much sun exposure can significantly increase the risk of skin cancer.

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry provides evidence that a single thirty-minute session of physical activity can ...