Centrosomes are not essential for cell division in most animal cells, although they contribute to the efficiency of mitotic spindle assembly. Centrosome loss is tolerated surprisingly well in fly ...

A new 3D human brain tissue platform developed by MIT researchers is the first to integrate all major brain cell types, ...

Chloroplasts, the parts of cells that allow plants and algae to photosynthesize, are thought to have originated more than 1 billion years ago, when photosynthetic cyanobacteria lived symbiotically ...

As age increases, the pancreas changes, which increases the risk of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, digestive ...

A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto have created a new way to target ...

UAB genetic scientists are engaged in robust preclinical research initiatives focused on testing the effectiveness of potential new drug therapies for NF1. These efforts utilize two primary approaches ...

Seaweed is found around the world. In fact, the name "seaweed" comprises a diverse range of species, from microscopic ...

Kate Adamala started work on a cell in which the natural molecular structure is reversed. Then a possible doomsday scenario became clear.

The ocean plant, best known for wrapping sushi or floating along the shore, may soon help doctors repair hearts and reduce ...

UPSIDE Foods’ cell media – the nutrient-rich broth it uses to feed cells that will turn into cell-cultured or cultivated meat – is now 100% ‘animal component free,’ says the California-based firm, ...