A new Yale study reveals that major organ systems in the body aren't just passive structures operating on directions from ...

Organ cross-talk, also known as the organ axis or organ interaction network, plays a vital role in maintaining physiological homeostasis and responding to environmental stimuli. This review ...

When people hear the word metabolism, they often think about weight loss, calorie burning, or whether someone can eat a lot ...

Brain–body communication via the sensory and autonomic pathways is crucial for regulating various physiological functions ranging from nutrient digestion 2 and cardiovascular function 3,4 to ...

A team of researchers from Columbia Engineering and Columbia University Irving Medical Center has developed a multi-organ chip consisting of engineered human heart, bone, liver, and skin that are ...

Your circulatory system works all day, every day, to pump oxygen throughout your body. There are cardiovascular conditions that can impact this system. Your circulatory system, also known as your ...

Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is where two or more independent organs fail to function properly. It is a serious condition that can lead to death without emergency care. MODS can affect ...