A system once tied to DNA organization in cyanobacteria has evolved into a structure that shapes the cell itself. This shift ...

A Moffitt Cancer Center researcher has introduced a new model that addresses one of biology's most fundamental questions: How does genetic information keep living systems organized and therefore alive ...

The body’s “killer” T cells don’t just attack—they strike with astonishing precision, forming a tiny, highly organized ...

Cytotoxic T lymphocytes are the body's specialized "killer" cells, precisely eliminating infected or cancerous cells. Their ...

In mouse brain cells, and in follow-up work involving worms and human cortical neurons, the team found that many axons ...

Cyanobacteria—ancient microbes that oxygenated Earth and made complex life possible—are still revealing surprises billions of ...

How do cells know when to activate or slow down their activity? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) provides new ...

When oil is dropped in water, the oil droplets stay separate. Cells can also use a system like this to separate or gather materials, encouraging various reactions and processes to occur. Scientists ...

For decades, depression has been explained to patients as a “chemical imbalance” in the brain, a vague phrase that never ...

If you’re over the age of 10, the World Health Organization recommends that you consume at least 25 grams of fiber every day.

A perovskite device that works as both a high-efficiency solar cell and an LED, opening new possibilities for self-powered displays, smart windows and multifunction electronics.

Human cells adjust to ever-changing conditions while preserving internal states necessary for survival, but exactly how they ...