There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

For centuries, newer technologies have been met with initial hesitancy — the railroad, the telephone, and, more recently, the electric car. These transformative innovations were first introduced and ...

A new study integrated mathematical modeling with advanced imaging to discover that the physical shape of the fruit fly egg chamber, combined with chemical signals, significantly influences how cells ...

Stem cell therapy is an emerging treatment for type 2 diabetes. Although it’s not yet FDA-approved in the United States, it is a rapidly expanding and promising field of research. Stem cells are ...

Sickle cell anemia is the world's most common genetic disorder. It causes the red blood pigment hemoglobin to crystallize, ...