Author: Tianning Yu

Cupping, massage, acupuncture— perhaps you’ve tried at least one of these traditional healing methods. Even without understanding the underlying scientific mechanism, you may have experienced some relief, especially for musculoskeletal...

Anything related to the word ‘death’ generally has a negative connotation. However, in the context of cell death, is death really bad? Cell death is in fact, an essential and...

The development of a newborn's immune system is a complex process influenced significantly by the early-life microbiome. This critical phase of immune system maturation is affected by various factors, including...

Biodegradable synthetic polymers have been widely used in biomedical applications, such as in gene delivery, tissue engineering, diagnosis, medical devices, antibacterial/antifouling biomaterials, and as drug carriers. Their utility can be...

Over-the-counter and prescription nonsteroidal anti-in­flammatory drug (NSAID) medications like ibuprofen and aspirin are frequently used for joint and spine-related in­flammatory pain. Most NSAIDs work by reversibly inhib­iting the activity of...