Biomedical research typically follows a familiar path: developing treatments that block, enhance or mutate certain signaling ...

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, ...

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 ...

- 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) ...

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 ...