By using a genetic technique developed at UT Southwestern Medical Center that forces cells to rid themselves of mitochondria, researchers are gaining new insights into the function of these critical ...

Like all complex organisms, every human originates from a single cell that multiplies through countless cell divisions.

Researchers in Japan have successfully generated lung cells similar to alveolar epithelial type 2 (AT2) cells from mouse ...

Japanese researchers have generated lung cells directly from mouse tissue. These lung cells are called Alveolar Epithelial ...

Water and air pose completely different challenges to animals on a number of levels.

Animals, from worms and sponges to jellyfish and whales, contain anywhere from a few thousand to tens of trillions of nearly ...

Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. With the screening of 5.72 crore people, India is stepping closer to a sickle cell-free future, said the Union Ministry of Health ...

From single cells to complex creatures: New study points to origins of animal multicellularity Researchers at UChicago analyze genetic data and protein sequences to find key innovations that ...

Description Diagram of generic plant and animal cells, showing major organelles including nucleus, nucleolus, rough endoplasmic reticulum, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, cell membranes, golgi apparatus ...

Pigs with other farm animals. Image via Pexels. The potential animal welfare benefits of lab-grown meat are substantial. In a fully realized cultured meat industry, billions of animals could be spared ...

Is basal cell carcinoma serious? For most people, basal cell carcinoma is not life-threatening. This skin cancer tends to grow slowly. It seldom spreads to another part of the body. Even so, treatment ...