Hormonal imbalance is one of the most under-recognized drivers of modern chronic disease. Whether you're experiencing stress, ...

Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called mu-opioid ...

Abscission is the process by which plants shed unwanted organs, either as part of a natural developmental program or in response to environmental stimuli. Studies in Arabidopsis thaliana have ...

Besides the classic stress response – an acute reaction that gradually abates when the threat passes – our bodies appear to have a separate mechanism that deals only with chronic stress, research ...

Drugs that act on NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors, which are essential for learning, memory and moment-by-moment consciousness, are key for treating neuropsychiatric disorders. These drugs were ...