Known for their role in allergic reactions, mast cells have long been recognized as key players in our immune system. When they encounter allergens, they release chemicals that trigger typical allergy ...

Factors induced during stress in the brain and/or skin, such as corticotropin-releasing hormone, neuropeptides, neurotrophins and α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, can activate mast cells to ...

A steel mast was put up just a few feet from a 132,000-volt overhead electricity line. Electricity North West engineers were said to be "speechless" at what they found on the pavement in Kiddrow ...