Even after decades of research, biologists are still uncovering surprises about the human body. A team of researchers from ...

In a twist, researchers at the University of Virginia and the National Institutes of Health uncovered a new organelle, dubbed ...

At the heart of our cells, a previously unknown structure has just been identified, shedding new light on essential ...

University of Virginia scientists discover new cell organelle called "hemifusome" that helps manage cellular recycling.

A new structure in human cells has been discovered. The structure is a new type of protein complex that the cell uses to attach to its surroundings and proves to play a key part in cell division.

Scientists say they captured 3D images of a new organelle they're calling a "hemifusome," which may be a recycling center in ...

In biology textbooks and beyond, the human genome and DNA therein typically are taught in only one dimension. While it can be ...

The claim: Photo shows the most detailed model of human cell to date. A colorful, intricate diagram circulating on social media is being presented as a groundbreaking picture of a human cell.

Researchers who developed a collection of human stem cells with glowing internal structures have begun sharing them with colleagues. The glow reveals the secret workings of cells.

The embryos, when implanted in surrogate pig mothers, began to grow kidneys containing mostly human cells that had a normal structure after 28 days of development, according to the study.

The cells of simple organisms, such as bacteria, as well as human cells are surrounded by a membrane, which fulfills various tasks including protecting the cell from stress. Researchers have now ...