Opioid receptors are proteins in the nervous system that interact with opioids. Opioid receptors are part of the endogenous opioid system. This is the body’s internal system for regulating pain, ...

An international research team led by the Medical University of Vienna has demonstrated for the first time that thyroid ...

The sweet-taste receptor might be the first stop in a metabolic surveillance system for sugar. The receptor is also expressed in certain intestinal cells, where it may facilitate glucose absorption ...

Humans have about 400 odorant receptors (ORs), but scientists have had trouble finding ligands that match up with most of ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists lead a new wave of therapeutic options that may benefit patients with osteoarthritis, according to data presented at the 2025 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.“This field ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy are backed by solid scientific evidence and can support healthy weight management. But is it possible to get the same results from a supplement? GLP-1s ...

Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, identified a receptor that plays a crucial role in stress-induced motor ...

Geosmin is a volatile compound of microbial origin with a distinct 'earthy' to 'musty' odor that can affect the quality of water and food. A research team has now identified and characterized the ...