Farmers have long been told to fertilize for yield, but a new field study from Tamil Nadu, India, argues that the smartest ...

Urease is one of the most consequential enzymes in the microbial world. By hydrolyzing urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide, ...

A chemical stress test uses medications to make your heart beat faster and widen your blood vessels, simulating how your heart responds to exercise when you can’t use a treadmill or bike. The test can ...

The best at-home COVID-19 tests are FDA-authorized, easy to use, accurate, quick, and can also detect flu viruses. Lauren Paige Richeson is an Editor at Health, where she’s been writing, editing, and ...

The best at-home STD tests offer fast and accurate results, use CLIA-certified labs, and accept health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Most modern STD tests are highly ...

Bioenergetics is the branch of biochemistry that focuses on how cells transform energy, often by producing, storing or consuming adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Bioenergetic processes, such as cellular ...

Metabolic pathways are enzyme-mediated biochemical reactions that lead to biosynthesis (anabolism) or breakdown (catabolism) of natural product small molecules within a cell or tissue. The glycolysis ...

Background SLE features aberrant type I interferon production, with the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway acting as a key upstream driver. However, its expression patterns in patients ...

Creating characters that encompass the rich diversity of humanity is particularly pertinent to screenwriting, where representation really does matter. However, gender inclusivity in media has long ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...