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

Researchers have developed experimental compounds that make cells burn more calories by subtly tweaking how mitochondria ...

Non-coding DNA is essential for both humans and trypanosomes, despite the large evolutionary divergence between these two species.

You officially have an excuse to pour that third cup of coffee that you’ve been internally debating. New research connects ...

In order to reprogram readily available cells into specific immune cells that fight various diseases, one must know the ...

Fatty acids derived from palm oil and coconut oil are found in countless everyday products, but their extraction drives deforestation. Researchers at ...

Hope is not a soft word in prison. It shapes how people cope with their sentence and it determines whether - and how - they ...

Researchers have created microscopic robots so small they’re barely visible, yet smart enough to sense, decide, and move completely on their own. Powered by light and equipped with tiny computers, the ...

What is the outlook for someone who has squamous cell carcinoma of the skin? The outlook is excellent when found early and properly treated. More than 90% of patients are cured. FDA-approved ...

Weighing a single living cell sounds like a party trick, yet the numbers involved are so small that they push the limits of ...