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A growing number of new studies have found that, at least for some cells, death isn’t the end, but the beginning of something wholly unexpected.

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Would everything be OK if you could just get control of your life? Well, think again. Maybe the concept of control is the ...

Four billion years ago, Earth was violent, hot, and unstable. Yet new research suggests that by then, life had already reached a surprising level of complexity. At that time lived the last universal ...

Discover how common-pool resources, like forests and fisheries, are shared goods prone to overuse. Learn their economic impact and strategies to manage the 'tragedy of the commons.' ...

When killer T cells of our immune system divide, they normally undergo asymmetric cell division (ACD): Each daughter cell ...

What keeps our cells the right size? Scientists have long puzzled over this fundamental question, since cells that are too large or too small are linked to many diseases. Until now, the genetic basis ...

Discover how work cells streamline manufacturing by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing waste, with real-world examples of successful implementation.

Nancy Shute talks about life’s complexities, from its evolution on Earth as a single cell to complex human behavior.