Organoids, miniaturized, stem cell-derived versions of human organs, are revolutionizing biomedical research by offering human-specific models for disease study and drug testing. While they have ...

A specialized model used by researchers is becoming a valuable tool for studying human brain development, diseases and ...

Understanding how cells differentiate during early embryonic development is crucial for advancing regenerative medicine and ...

Strong methods do exist for measuring animal movement in the context of energy expenditure, but these are limited by the physical size of the equipment used. Now, in a paper published in the Journal ...

As a test, they compared healthy fibroblast cells, the key component of animal tissue, and malignant fibrosarcoma cells, cancerous cells which derive from fibrous connective tissue. They were able ...

The UNC School of Medicine recently announced its new Masters of Science in Cell Biology and Physiology, with the program's first cohort set to begin coursework in the fall 2025 semester.

It can ensure more cells are collected, and more diversity is saved.” The current rapid loss of wildlife and ecosystems is sometimes referred to as the “sixth mass extinction.” As animal ...

A pinched nerve occurs when there is pressure or force on an area of a nerve, causing it to send pain signals to the brain. Most cases are mild, and a person can often treat them at home. In this ...

Professor Lars Schmitz joins WIRED to guide us through a giant tree of life mapping the evolution of eyes in the animal ...

That’s why Professor Suzannah Williams and her team have been working on an innovative, non-invasive technique to collect live animal cells — through their poop. The project, aptly named, the Poo Zoo, ...