The Endocrine System

The endocrine system comprises glands and organs that secrete hormones. These hormones are tiny molecules that bind to receptors of different cells for the main purpose of facilitating communication between them. The adrenal, thyroid and pituitary glands are part of the endocrine system and are responsible for many important functions, the same as the pancreas, which is an organ that secretes insulin – a hormone responsible, among other things, for regulating blood sugar levels. The Dangoor Center for Personalized Medicine investigates the connection between the endocrine system and intestinal bacterial populations, in order to better understand the effect of these bacteria at times of health and during physical or mental diseases.