A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female ...

The surface of Japanese rice fish's body has pigment cells that receive a hormone from cells in the pituitary gland and synthesize melanin. Cells in the gland contain the so-called Opn5m receptor ...

Pituitary diseases are disorders affecting the pituitary gland that ultimately affect the secretion of pituitary hormones. The most frequent conditions are acromegaly (growth hormone excess ...

There are two brain structures that regulate cortisol production: the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. When cortisol levels are insufficient, the brain releases stimulating hormones ...

Britain has justice all backwards. We already know that the authorities in England have deliberately avoided prosecuting members of the “grooming gangs” who horrifically exploit young girls ...

Your immune system includes your body's cells, tissues, and organs, which work together to fight off infections and diseases. But how much do you know about it? When you understand everything that ...

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The brain and spinal cord together form the body’s command structure: the central nervous system. The peripheral nervous system extends body-wide, encompassing nerves that branch out from the ...

Neuroendocrine cancers are a group of cancers. They develop in cells of the neuroendocrine system. They can develop in different parts of the body, such as the stomach, bowel, pancreas or lungs. Your ...