About 100 cells divide every second in our body. A key protein in cell division is a protein kinase termed Plk1, because it activates other proteins involved in this process. Plk1 is also ...

A breakthrough in imaging technology promises to transform our understanding of the inner workings of living cells, and ...

Scientists are looking for answers about how these confounding trips, known as metastases, occur throughout the human body ...

Mar. 27, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered a surprising role for calcium in shaping the building blocks of life. Their study reveals that calcium ions help determine the molecular 'handedness ...

An optogenetic method for controlling the movement of starfish oocytes has been developed, which could have applications for ...

Mar. 11, 2025 — Researchers have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support the production of new, non-cancerous cells. Understanding the differences ...

While the Lions won their division and secured the NFC’s top seed and the conference’s postseason bye, the club still proposed eliminating the guaranteed home playoff game for a division winner.

Cell biology is the discipline of biological sciences that studies the structure, physiology, growth, reproduction and death of cells. Research in cell biology uses microscopic and molecular tools ...

T cells are white blood cells that are important for adaptive immunity. They have unique cell surface receptors that are generated by randomly assorting genes. These receptors allow T cells to ...

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that help the body fight infection and disease. The healthy range for an adult is between 1,000 and 4,800 lymphocytes per microliter (µL) of blood. Doctors will ...

Neurons are cells in the body that are responsible for transmitting electrical signals through the nervous system. Different types of neurons affect the ability to move, which begins as an impulse, or ...