Fight-or-Flight Neurotransmitter 'Octopamine' Could Be Playing a Significant Role in Neurodegeneration, Study Says

Medicine & Technology May 03, 2023

At certain levels, octopamine could help astrocytes understand distress signals and start producing energy that may protect cells from dying due to ATP shortages. Read to learn more.

First Ever Study Analyzes Adverse Health Effects of Different Microplastic Concentration on Human Cells

Dec 10, 2021

Researchers discover, in a first of its kind study, the adverse effects of microplastic concentrations on human cells.

Periodic Fever Syndrome Can Get Treated With Tumor Necrosis Factor, an FDA-Approved Medicine

Aug 19, 2021

Researchers recently discovered how the absence of protein can lead to a treatable autoinflammatory disease through tumor necrosis factor or TNF.

Fighting Bacterial Infections Could Mean Focusing on Mitochondria

Aug 19, 2020

Scientists discover why some bacteria can evade the immune system and cause reactions such as inflammation. Treating immune cell mitochondria is the key to fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria