Scientists have long known that cellular membranes vary in thickness, but measuring those differences inside actual cells has ...

The fear of cancer stems from the dread that it can recur at any time, even after treatment. A South Korean research team has ...

An experimental drug developed at Northwestern University has demonstrated further promise as an early intervention for Alzheimer's disease. In a new study, Northwestern scientists identified a ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: With more than 100,000 people in need of an organ transplant in the U.S. alone, scientists have turned toward perfecting human-animal chimeras as a ...

Tattoo ink doesn’t just sit inertly in the skin. New research shows it moves rapidly into the lymphatic system, where it can persist for months, kill immune cells, and even disrupt how the body ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Without even thinking about it, the bone marrow in your body is ...

Our body’s “blood factory” consists of specialized tissue made up of bone cells, blood vessels, nerves and other cell types. Now, researchers have succeeded for the first time in recreating this ...

Abstract: Predicting aerial animal migration is of great significance for biological research, ecological conservation, and agricultural production. The mechanism of animal migration is deeply coupled ...

The team observed the emergence of the three-dimensional embryo-like structures under a microscope in the lab. These started producing blood (seen here in red) after around two weeks of development - ...

While several startups produce animal proteins via precision fermentation using microbial hosts such as yeast or fungi, Asterix believes plant cell culture can be scaled more cheaply and rapidly.