It's tiny and needy, but is it alive? That's a question prompted by recent research that highlights a surprisingly complex part of biology. The organism in question is a microbe called Sukunaarchaeum ...

A series of scientific findings suggest that life is more resilient, more patient, and more inventive than previously thought ...

Some experts estimate the maximum human lifespan could reach 120-150 years.

AV Laboratories is bringing biotechnology out of the research lab and into the realm of daily skincare. Founded by a team of scientists and innovators with deep roots in IVF and stem cell research, AV ...

Viruses typically aren’t considered ‘alive,’ as many core biological functions are outsourced to their potential hosts. But a newly discovered organism appears to straddle the line between virus and ...

Kate Adamala does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

We live in a golden age for space exploration. Scientists are gathering massive amounts of new information and scientific evidence at a record pace. Yet the age-old question remains unanswered: are we ...

Artist rendering showing a vortex of energy and how certain lipids and fatty acids come together to form a membrane. The process is cyclical as components come together and separate and energt is ...

Anthony Nolan is a leading stem cell charity, using cryo-preservation as part of research across biotech and pharma.

Maikel Rheinstadter receives funding from the National Science and Engineering Council Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI), the Province of Ontario and McMaster University..