Gastric zymogenic cells release enzyme precursors (zymogens) into the stomach to assist in the digestion of food. As the lining of the stomach is constantly being renewed, it is necessary to...
Published March 8, 2013

The enteric nervous system (ENS), the “little brain” that resides within the gut wall, governs motility, secretion, and blood flow in the human gastrointestinal tract. Failure of the ENS to...
Published March 8, 2013

Increased brain uptake and oxidation of acetate in heavy drinkers Graeme Mason of Yale University discusses how heavy drinking influences metabolism and leads to alternate fuel use in the brain.
Published March 8, 2013

The angiogenic switch, in which tumors begin recruiting blood vessels to amplify blood supply, is an important step in tumor progression, but the molecular mechanisms that initiate this step...
Published March 1, 2013

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. Current treatments are focused on...
Published March 1, 2013