New research shows that rearranging the location of lipid droplets in cancer cells can increase the effectiveness of cell ...

Animals display an extraordinary array of structural adaptations that are intimately linked to their functional capacities. From the microscopic organisation of tissues and cells to the macroscopic ...

Three research scientist entrepreneurs with roots in university labs and life sciences startup companies have announced ...

Scientists have created the world’s first mosquito cell map, revealing how these insects spread diseases like dengue and Zika.

The first animals must also have invented ways to produce the many different kinds of cells we have today; muscle cells, ...

- Muscle cells, also known as myocytes, are specialized cells designed for contraction and force production. Skeletal Muscle Cells: These cells are long, cylindrical, and have a striated (or striped) ...

Around the globe, heart disease remains one of the top causes of death. Once patients begin to suffer from serious heart ...

In a world first that challenges what we thought we knew about biology, scientists have successfully engineered animal cells that can photosynthesize. The breakthrough promises to revolutionize ...

From silver nanofibers to smart, sensory-packed dressings, the next generation of wound-healing technology is blurring the ...

Horns are far more common in older adults and in people with fair skin. They often appear on sun-exposed areas such as the ...

Challenging a long-standing assumption regarding the adult brain, recent research has demonstrated that individuals can ...