‘It’s a long-held belief that taking to the waters is good for your health,” says Mike Tipton, a professor of human and applied physiology at the University of Portsmouth. From Roman frigidariums to ...

For athletes, wellness enthusiasts and even casual gym-goers, the idea of plunging into an ice-cold bath after an intense workout has become increasingly popular. But beyond post-exercise recovery, ...

The phage shock protein (Psp) response is a vital bacterial stress mechanism that safeguards the inner membrane against perturbations induced by extracytoplasmic challenges. Activated in response to ...