What begins with a few hormone molecules in the hypothalamus, multiply into a cortisol flood that floods our body … more
Lay on the sofa after work and eat a bag of chips, we can get used to it too easily. But such habits easily become health risks. This is to blame for the brain that reacts to certain key stimuli thanks to our evolution. The molecular biologist Nicklas Brendborg explains in … more
Controlled by the internal clock in the brain and regulates the Zirkadian rhythm with hormones such as melatonin and cortisol – from needs to sleep to hunger … more
Hormones have a significant influence on our lives – from reproduction to metabolism. But her sensitive balance is fragile. A look into the world of molecular masterpieces and their research … more
The title topic of the March issue of image of science is devoted to the human hormone system. The focus is on the messenger substances that control the rhythm of life … more
Some people suffered less from the restrictions of corona pandemic than others. The reason for their strength: a playful attitude to life … more
Hormones play a crucial role in the regulation of numerous body functions. Insulin, for example, influences our blood sugar level, while thyroid hormones boost the metabolism. The chemical messenger substances control our daily rhythm – from the morning energy boost to relaxing sleep at night – and … more
The female body changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Now researchers have discovered that the cells in the intestine also reorganize themselves … more
Neuroscientists have found for the first time how our brain changes between different sleeping states-and when sleeping disorders occur … more
Researchers have investigated the role of testosterone for the development of chickens and taps. The sex hormone is therefore important for both the male and female sexual development … more