Opioid receptors are proteins in the nervous system that interact with opioids. Opioid receptors are part of the endogenous opioid system. This is the body’s internal system for regulating pain, ...

"We uncovered a really important part of the virus lifecycle, and now we know exactly where on the virus this important ...

Patients with obesity and asthma who used GLP-1 receptor agonists had significantly fewer exacerbations and prednisone use ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy are backed by solid scientific evidence and can support healthy weight management. But is it possible to get the same results from a supplement? GLP-1s ...

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory diseases associated with several shared common comorbidities, of which obesity is one of the most prevalent. A complex ...

Geosmin is a volatile compound of microbial origin with a distinct 'earthy' to 'musty' odor that can affect the quality of water and food. A research team has now identified and characterized the ...

Our noses can effortlessly distinguish the aroma of coffee from the tang of gasoline, yet how they do it has long been a mystery. In a study that appears Oct. 30 in Nature, scientists at Duke ...