Along with sodium and chloride, potassium is one of the body’s most important electrolytes. This essential element is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses, the regulation of blood pressure and plays a crucial role in healthy heart function. Smaller amounts of the substance are found in liver cells, bone cells and red blood cells. […]
Immune Response to Vaccination: The Role of the Circadian Rhythm
Many physiological and behavioral functions, including the immune system, exhibit circadian rhythms. We know that circadian rhythms are generated by “clock genes” that affect most organs and cells – including those of the immune system, whose function varies with the time of day. Accordingly, circadian rhythms are found for various aspects of physiology, including sleep, […]
Researchers are Discovering New Ways to Improve Cancer Therapies
Cancer is one of the second leading causes of death. Even if the chances of cure have improved, the time of detection, the quality of treatment and the type of tumor are crucial when it comes to containing the disease and improving the chances of survival. Science continues to advance in this area, with researchers […]
The Role of the Circadian Clock in Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is a serious disease that affects about 8,000 people only in germany, but is an worldwide problem. Men are three times more likely to be affected than women, with an average age of onset of 69 years. 11 percent of people with the illness do not survive the first five years after diagnosis. […]
Circadian Rhythm of the Lungs and the Risk of Disease
A healthy circadian rhythm is a key element of overall health and well-being. Our bodies are run by a circadian rhythm, an internal clock consisting of 24-hour cycles. This intuitive mechanism governs a variety of processes from sleep to the body’s metabolism. If the internal clock gets out of sync, there ist an increasing risk […]
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