At 10 one-millionths of a meter wide, a single human cell is tiny. But something even smaller exerts an enormous influence on ...

A research team including a scientist from the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at the Institute of Science, Tokyo, Japan, ...

Every second, millions of blood cells are produced in the human body, and about 90% of the cells replaced daily are blood ...

Cell growth is the most fundamental process in organisms, yet the way in which metabolism determines its rate has long remained unclear. To decipher this mystery, researchers from Earth-Life Science ...

Which cell is the coolest? Experts weigh in on their favorite cell types and what makes each one special in science and ...

Q: My doctor just told me that I’m now considered obese. A week ago, I wasn’t — and I haven’t gained any weight. What’s going ...

The curious minds at ColdFusion report on scientists announcing a breakthrough cancer cure using CAR-T cells. This ...

Over the past two decades, synthetic biology has fueled advancements across a broad range of disciplines, including agriculture, bioremediation, biofuel production, and chemical manufacturing. Today, ...

Despite several therapeutic strategies having been developed, cancer is still one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Metastasis, heterogeneity, ...

Down syndrome affects around one in 640 children born in the US every year, and is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability. About 15% of Downs cases are due to the presence of an ...