In order to survive in an environment populated by hostile viruses ready to parasite them, mammalian cells have evolved a sophisticated variety of constitutively expressed…
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is one of the most important sequels of preterm birth and one of the most serious chronic lung diseases in infancy. The…
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The carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is one of the most important clinical cancer biomarkers. It is reported that an increase in the concentration of CEA in…
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A common cold lasts for 7 days without medicines and for one week with medicines, but a day less with an empathic doctor Everybody knows…
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In the past few years, a considerable amount of drug discoveries related to natural products have decreased significantly. Big Pharma companies have taken their attention to…
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Heritage or environment: Why does the heart recover faster after exercise in some people but not in others? Scientists found an answer when pushing twins…
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Cardiovascular regeneration focuses on repairing or replacing damaged or senescent cardiac and vascular tissue. This damage is largely caused by myocardial ischemia (poor perfusion of…
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The importance of the gaseous transmitter nitric oxide (NO) was definitely recognized by the 1998 Nobel Prize for Medicine/Physiology. Depending on its concentration, NO controls…
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From the south of United States to the south of Argentina there is an endemic illness caused by a parasite named Trypanosoma cruzi. This parasite…
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Cellular redox balance is critical for maintaining normal function and preventing damage to DNA and proteins, which may lead to accelerated aging, and, more nefariously,…
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Capsaicin (trans-8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is the compound in chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) responsible for their “hot” taste. Capsaicin binds as a ligand to the plasma membrane protein,…
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