Stem cells function as a source of new cells to grow or replace specialised tissues. To perform this function, these cells must divide to renew themselves, while some of their descendants eventually ...

In a world first that challenges what we thought we knew about biology, scientists have successfully engineered animal cells that can photosynthesize. The breakthrough promises to revolutionize ...

Scientists in Japan have created hybrid plant-animal cells, essentially making animal cells that can gain energy from sunlight like plants. The breakthrough could have major benefits for growing ...

May 12 (UPI) --To the surprise of scientists, new research showed stem cells in plants and animals behave similarly. "The plant and animal kingdoms were separated through evolution more than 1.6 ...

A plant cell wall is arranged in layers and contains cellulose microfibrils, hemicellulose, pectin, lignin, and soluble protein. These components are organized into three major layers: the primary ...

For the first time, high-resolution time-lapse videos of tiny bits of living plants show how they assemble their protective cell walls, researchers report March 21 in Science Advances. The image ...

Since the cloning of Dolly the Sheep over a decade ago, somatic cell nuclear transfer has been considered a promising way to generate human, patient-specific stem cells for therapeutic applications.

Protein helps to build, repair, and maintain the body’s structures. Foods derived from plants and animals can both provide protein. However, there are some differences. Protein exists throughout the ...

Glossy flowers are visible to bees from a distance, but make color recognition difficult up close. They thus represent a visual compromise of ...