Viruses are invading pathogens that infect host cells and rapidly replicate throughout the body. They carry a small piece of genetic material such as DNA or RNA surrounded by a capsid that needs a ...

A Jacobs School researcher is focused on learning more about how tight junctions form naturally — and how their breakdown can lead to disease.

A University of Alberta research team has uncovered a new role for a genetic mutation previously known to be linked to ...

Researchers identified a protein in mouse models that acts as a brake on myelin production, which could be a target for new MS treatments.

The rate of HIV infection continues to climb globally. Around 40 million people live with HIV-1, the most common HIV strain.

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a potent greenhouse gas that both traps heat and destroys ozone, reducing Earth's protection from ...

The secretory pathway in eukaryotic cells is crucial for maintaining cellular function and physiological activities, as it ...

Depending on your preferred source, you might hear that 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight is the general standard. It ...