Obesity arises from an imbalance between adipogenesis and adipocyte thermogenesis. IL-27 suppresses adipogenesis, prevents weight gain, and improves glucose and lipid metabolic homeostasis in high ...

The maize stem provides structural support to other plant organs and stores carbohydrates and nitrogen (N) that can be remobilized to grain. Yet it remains unknown whether breeding programs have ...

Mullein leaf (Verbascum ) is a common weed used for centuries in herbal medicine. Herbalists often use mullein flowers and leaves to treat respiratory problems, digestive issues, and skin conditions, ...

A recently launched Phase 1 clinical trial is examining the safety and feasibility of a groundbreaking treatment approach for Parkinson's disease in which a patient's stem cells are reprogrammed ...

Stem-cell differentiation is the process by which a more specialised cell is formed from a stem cell, leading to loss of some of the stem cell's developmental potential. Stem-cell differentiation ...

Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta Fact checked by Emily Estep Alocasia, commonly known as elephant's ear, is a striking tropical ...

The Leaf comes in two trim levels: S and SV Plus. The standard 40-kilowatt-hour battery in the S provides an EPA-estimated driving range of 149 miles; the SV Plus gets a 60-kWh battery with an EPA ...

A stem cell transplant (SCT) is a common treatment for multiple myeloma, especially in people who are younger and otherwise fairly healthy. It can often help people live longer and keep the myeloma in ...

The plant cuticle is the major barrier that limits unrestricted water loss and hence plays a critical role in plant drought tolerance. Due to the presence of stomata on the leaf abaxial surface, it is ...