Over the last decade, experiments addressing thyroid hormone's role in the retina have generated a sizeable body of data. They have also inspired many more questions that will no doubt be tested in ...

Vitamin C is a key nutritional component in fruits, yet its concentration often changes dramatically as fruits develop.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2. The intricate interplay of plant hormones is pivotal in regulating various aspects of plant growth and development, from seed ...

Exposure to high levels of the body’s primary stress hormone – cortisol – in preterm fetuses can disrupt normal heart development, potentially increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease in later ...

Hormones are the body’s messengers and they regulate many of the body’s functions. In particular, the sex hormone estrogen plays a role in lupus. Men and women both produce estrogen, but estrogen ...

Biotechs have yet to discover a therapeutic key for the frustrating disease lock that is nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Now, scientists from the University of Michigan have identified a hormone ...

The following outlines aspects of the female reproductive system, including the internal and external organs, the menstrual cycle, the egg, and reproductive hormones. The menstrual cycle is a monthly ...

Thyroid imbalance can affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes in both women and men but experts say early screening, timely ...

From testosterone to FSH and LH, a number of hormones drive male fertility. These chemical messengers regulate sperm production, sex drive, and more. Imbalances have the potential to contribute ...

The primary sign of growth hormone deficiency in children is short stature. Adults may have decreased muscle mass and increased body fat, as well as other problems such as heart disease and depression ...