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Living things have a remarkable ability to function and thrive in a variety of environments that are constantly changing. Despite exposure to wildly different temperatures during heat waves and cold ...

Homeostasis is the ability to maintain a relatively stable internal state that persists despite changes in the world outside. All living organisms, from plants to puppies to people, must regulate ...

During exercise, you might be sweating and breathing heavily. These are two of many signs that your body is maintaining homeostasis, also known as your body’s equilibrium. Sustaining homeostasis is ...

In 2021, a research team discovered the insulin-inhibitory receptor 'Inceptor' and its role as a suppressor of the insulin signaling pathway. Now, the researchers have unlocked another, even more ...

The human liver is usually perceived as a non-immunological organ engaged primarily in metabolic, nutrient storage and detoxification activities. However, we now know that the healthy liver is also a ...

Exposure to individual or mixed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) is associated with changes in peripheral rather than central thyroid hormone sensitivity. PFASs are widely recognized for ...