A type of fungus that grows on caterpillars can slow down growth of cancer cells, new research has found. Cordycepin, a ...

New research into a chemical produced by a caterpillar fungus that has shown promise as a possible cancer treatment has revealed how it interacts with genes to interrupt cell growth signals. The ...

the cell responds by slowing down its cycle of growth and division, without stopping it completely," she says. The slower cycle still allows the cell to divide, but the new cells often struggle to ...

Researchers from the Mattiroli group have found that the way DNA is packaged in cells can directly impact how fast DNA itself ...

Maintaining brain health and encouraging brain cell growth are essential for memory, focus, and overall cognitive function.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators have discovered a new way in which RAS genes, ...

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators have discovered a new way in which RAS genes, ...

Instead of sending tourists to space, scientists have found a more practical use for the final frontier: growing better ...

All living things have a blueprint provided by the DNA that is stored in every one of their cells. Yet the amount of DNA in ...

Unlike most cells in the human body, stem cells have the unique ability to divide indefinitely. This unique property makes them especially appealing to scientists exploring ways to extend human ...

Researchers have identified potential drug targets in glioblastoma cancer stem cells, providing a new approach to treat this ...