Animals that hibernate need a way to keep their blood flowing as their body temperature drops, and it seems that the ...

The human gut is home to helpful microbes, called the microbiota, who produce molecules known as metabolites. These ...

Cutting off cancer cells' access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a study ...

Cells, the fundamental building blocks of life, are constantly subjected to a variety of mechanical forces within our bodies.

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that senescent cells — non-dividing "zombie" cells — accumulate in the skin as people age ...

A team led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine has re-engineered immune cells so that they can penetrate ...

Cell membranes from comb jellies reveal a new kind of adaptation to the deep sea: curvy lipids that conform to an ideal shape ...

U.S. officials said that senior White House officials regularly met with William J. Burns, the C.I.A. director, and Lloyd J.

Plants control their water consumption via adjustable pores (stomata), which are formed from pairs of guard cells. They open ...

Breast cancer cells send microRNA-filled vesicles to the brain, creating a nutrient-rich environment that facilitates ...

Plants adapt their water consumption to environmental conditions by counting and calculating environmental stimuli with their guard cells.

A study by Van Andel Institute scientists suggests that restricting cancer cells’ access to fat may enhance the effectiveness ...