Microbial infections, caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites, pose a significant challenge to global health, affecting millions annually. Despite advancements in medical science, understanding the ...

Future Microbiol. 2009;4(9):1151-1165. Renal production of active vitamin D is important for bone health by maintaining proper serum calcium and phosphorus levels. Extrarenal production of active ...

The VDR is a member of the steroid/hormone nuclear receptor superfamily that includes 48 ligand-activated transcription factors. [3] These factors bind to conserved elements in the promoters of genes ...

A new study in fruit flies describes how an animal's gut reacts differently to beneficial microbes versus harmful pathogens. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. A pathway ...

A nyone who has weathered a bad stomach bug knows the feeling: a loss of appetite that sets in and lingers, even after the initial illness. The same thing happens for millions of people worldwide with ...

BRONCHIECTASIS may silently increase risk of non-tuberculous mycobacteria infection, according to new genetic evidence.