Creating artificial systems that mimic the functioning of cells is one of the goals of what is known as synthetic biology.

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 ...

Using a variety of laboratory and animal models, the team found that cysteine fuels the production of the antioxidant ...

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered the atomic structure of a protein complex pivotal to the function of motile cilia, the hair-like structures extending from the ...

Single-cell functional analysis enables scientists to examine the unique characteristics of each cell within organs, tissues, and cell cultures. Unlike bulk-cell analysis, single-cell analysis allows ...

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on April 2, 2025, as the cover of Volume 17, Issue 4, titled "Decreased mitochondrial NAD+ in WRN deficient cells links to dysfunctional ...

To gain better insight into what's happening in the brain, researchers examine the molecules produced by brain cells, ...

Bone health relies on a balance between osteoblasts (builders) and osteoclasts (recyclers). Peak bone mass occurs in early adulthood; deficiencies during this window amplify fracture risks later in ...

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have discovered how tumors disable immune "gatekeeper" cells that alert the ...