A prototype cell partly capable of replicating itself has been created using 36 existing bacterial genes, but it's not really ...

From chemical building blocks, scientists have created synthetic cells that have most of the hallmarks of life.

In a new study published in Science titled, “Mitochondrial metabolism and signaling direct dendritic cell function in antitumor immunity,” researchers from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have ...

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have discovered how tumors disable immune "gatekeeper" cells that alert the rest of the immune system to the presence of cancer - and how restoring ...

The study, “Integration of phospho-signaling and transcriptomics in single cells reveals distinct Th17 cell fates,” was published in Cell Reports. In the study, first author Seth Fortmann, M.D., Ph.D.

The epicardium, previously viewed as a passive outer layer around the heart, is now recognized as an essential component in development, regeneration, and repair. In this review, we explore the ...

Russia's military hackers targeted home routers across 23 states. Here's what to do Republican dissent grows as Congress defies Trump on key votes Buc-ee's is expanding into at least 6 more states — ...

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered how to reverse aging in blood-forming stem cells in mice by correcting defects in the stem cell's lysosomes. The breakthrough ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered how a specific type of cell in the inner ear plays a commanding role in shaping the cellular landscape of the organ responsible for hearing, according ...

Tiny tweaks in DNA folding can have big effects. A study from Umeå University shows that even the most subtle changes in DNA's shape have an important influence on gene activity and energy production.

The tectorial membrane (TM) is a critical component in the auditory system, playing a pivotal role in stimulating hair cells and facilitating sound transmission. Abnormalities in the TM are commonly ...