Purdue scientists got a glimpse into more than 450 million years of evolution by tracing the function of a hormone pathway that has been passed along and co-opted by new species since the first plants ...

The regulation of human growth relies fundamentally on the growth hormone (GH) axis, in which GH released from the anterior pituitary binds to its cognate receptor (GHR) on target cells to initiate ...

Scientists found a brain pathway that helps new mothers see caring for newborns as rewarding, offering hope for better ...

A hormone produced in the thyroid gland can play a key role in the development of prostate cancer. This is shown in a new study by an international research group led by Umeå University, Sweden, and ...

A study at the University of Cordoba shows how algae produce auxin, a plant hormone, opening a path of communication with bacteria to generate synergies that could benefit agricultural production. The ...

A group of researchers has discovered a previously unknown pathway that regulates whether a plant uses its resources for growth or stress tolerance. This discovery could enable the stress response to ...

For women seeking greater insight into their hormone patterns during perimenopause, the data can tell an important story. But hormone measurements alone do not fully explain anxiety that appears ...

Progesterone shapes sleep, mood, and bone health, yet most women don't hear about it until it's gone. The post What Is ...