That's homeostasis. Three things—receptors, an integrating center, and effectors—maintain your body's balance, without the need for you to think. Search for: ...

Central melanocortinergic signaling via the melanocortin-4 receptor is both a culprit in and a target for obesity. The authors review our understanding of this evolutionarily conserved system in ...

As we age, the intricate balance of protein homeostasis (proteostasis) - the system responsible for maintaining cellular health by ensuring proteins are correctly folded - begins to falter.

GCSE Biology (Single Science) Variation, homeostasis and micro-organisms learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.