The human genome encodes potentially thousands of tiny proteins that were previously overlooked. The search is on to find out ...

Neurons may get all the glory, but they would be nothing without glial cells. While brain cells do the heavy lifting in the ...

Researchers have succeeded in creating a close connection between individual cells and organic electronics. The study lays the foundation for future treatment of neurological and other diseases with ...

Huntington's disease kills a population of cells called striatal projection neurons, which are located in the striatum, a structure deep in the brain responsible for movement, many cognitive ...

Grafting patches of lab-grown muscle to the surface of the heart could offer a lifeline for people waiting for a transplant.

The brain plays a big part in the aging process, and scientists think they’ve pinpointed the specific cells that control it. In a study of mice, researchers at the Allen Institute identified ...

Over the past five years, we have developed several innovative techniques to improve the resolution and accuracy of live-cell imaging. Our first breakthrough was the development of a structured ...

Based on the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying their development, they can be classified into three major categories: 1) diseases ... cells resembling fibroblasts” (type I); “large, flat cells ...

These ncRNAs may be classified based on their length, structure ... cell death pathways, researchers and clinicians can address the heterogeneity of breast cancer, offering new treatment options for ...

Zinc protects the retina from degradation and has been reported to offer some protection against the disease called age-related macular ... Antioxidants eradicate free radicals that otherwise small ...

The human immune system is like an army of specialized soldiers (immune cells) each with a unique role to play in fighting ...