Microtubules perform an active role in communication within the cell by transmitting received signals to the cell's ...

When it comes to brain function, neurons get a lot of the glory. But healthy brains depend on the cooperation of many kinds ...

Dietary iron deficiency in mice alters lung T cell activation during influenza infection and leads to memory T cells that are ...

The axolotl, a type of salamander that stays in the tadpole form throughout its life, is a master of regeneration. Axolotls ...

UCLA scientists have characterized the structure and function of a key survival protein in breast cancer cells that helps ...

Chinese scientists have identified a key mechanism that governs the function of plant stem cells — cells that enable plants ...

Plant-based foods deliver vitamin A through carotenoids, especially beta-carotene. Orange-hued produce such as carrots, ...

Detectives often find important clues by digging through rubbish. That approach paid off tremendously for systems biologist ...

A new study reveals five mechanisms by which microplastics can trigger inflammation and cause damage in the brain.

A study funded in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed important insights into the genetics of deposits in the eye, known as reticular pseudodrusen (RPD), that are linked to ...

Mitochondria can lose power like batteries, but they can potentially be regenerated—a promising development than can be used ...

Tiny structures inside your cells keep your body alive by turning food into fuel. These structures, called mitochondria, ...