Get to know the functions of your heart, blood vessels, and blood itself and how they work together to maintain your health.

Hormones coordinate different body functions by carrying messages through the bloodstream to target cells and tissues. Hormonal imbalances occur through inadequate or excess hormone synthesis, which ...

Although we might feel otherwise in the moment, no part of our body is static, everything is changing and regenerating, some ...

Lumbar lymph nodes refer to a group of small organs that are part of the immune system. Lymph nodes are generally circular, bean-like organs that are dispersed throughout the body. The lumbar lymph ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog provides clear, accessible explainers on everyday topics for which UC Davis has expertise. Each post is reviewed by faculty or subject-matter experts, ensuring readers get ...

Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries about the regulation of the human immune system, boosting the hunt for new treatments for ...

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their ...

This research roundup explores how immune system genetic activity can provide guidance into treatment options for patients ...