JCI Insight

How does obesity affect insulin production? Researchers at Tohoku University are shining light on new stages of the ERK pathway.

New research in model mice suggests low-dose opioids may help improve social interactions in people with autism spectrum disorder.

RNases have been proposed as a treatment against systemic autoimmune diseases. Researchers from Osaka University showed that RNases have a dual action. In some cases, RNases are detrimental and stimulate the immune response by promoting the binding of antibodies to their targets. These findings will improve the understanding and treatment of systemic autoimmune disorders.

Faulty signalling pathway causes the heart to develop unnaturally while in the embryo stage, according to Duke-NUS Medical School researchers.