Most people think of the kidneys as simple "filters" mechanical sieves that strain out waste and produce urine. While waste removal is vital, it is only the tip of the…

What is Glucagon? Glucagon is a 29-amino acid polypeptide hormone secreted from the α-cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. It can be classified as a catabolic hormone…

Cryopreservation, a term literally meaning "preserving by freezing," is one of the most important technologies in modern biology and medicine. It allows scientists to store living cells and tissues-even whole…

Understanding the Hidden Risks to the Brain and Heart It's all about colds, allergies, and the occasional stuffy nose, right? But in reality, it is how a child breathes-day in,…

COPD is one of the most prevalent but misunderstood pulmonary disorders worldwide. GOLD estimates that more than 390 million people are affected by this disease process. Since COPD develops very…

While the visible symptoms of a seizure are scary, modern science keeps refining our information bank—leaving yesterday's fear behind and leading us to more effective detection, specific care, and finally,…