Swallowing triggers a release of serotonin, research reveals

Larvae of the fruit fly Drosophila have a kind of stretch sensor in the esophagus (grey structure in the middle) that reports swallowing processes to the brain. If food is

Extracellular vesicles offer new insights into treating endocrine disorders

In a new Scientific Statement released today, the Endocrine Society describes the importance of extracellular vesicles as a new research target for understanding the causes of certain endocrine disorders such

Birth-control pills affect the body’s ability to regulate stress, study suggests

A new study shows that birth-control pills negatively impact women’s stress response. Women have used birth-control pills since the 1960s, but researchers still do not know everything about the body’s