New research shows Glycolysis -- the process of converting sugar into energy -- plays a key role in early development. More than fuel, Glycolysis doesn't just power cells -- it helps steer them toward ...

Every organ in our body contains a small number of adult stem cells that are specific to its niche. These cells act like a ...

As we age, blood stem cells, the essential source of new blood cells in the body, can accumulate genetic mutations.

Scientists apply principles of math and physics to unravel the mystery of how the endoplasmic reticulum, an organelle vital ...

Benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax are often prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizures. While these drugs can be ...

In a major step forward for cancer treatment, researchers have developed a new type of “smart” chemical that attacks aggressive breast cancer cells using light while sparing healthy tissue. The ...

In pulmonary hypertension, a combination of metabolic and mechanical dysfunction leads to irreversible vascular damage.

Calcium transport into and out of mitochondria – the powerhouses of cells – is central to cellular energy production and cell death.

A medical breakthrough could result in the first treatment for rare but serious diseases in which genetic defects disrupt cellular energy production.

In a breakthrough that could shed light on the inner workings of human cells and advance the understanding of rare genetic ...

A medical breakthrough could result in the first treatment for rare but serious diseases in which genetic defects disrupt cellular energy production. Researchers have identified a molecule that helps ...