RNA molecules are short-lived and fragile, constantly under threat from enzymes that degrade them. Unlike the more stable ...

Researchers at Kumamoto University have achieved a notable advancement in stem cell biology by reproducing the developmental ...

cell biologist Deng Hongkui and his team at Peking University in Beijing took cells from a woman with type 1 diabetes, reprogrammed them into blood sugar-regulating cell clusters and injected them ...

Long known as a messenger within cells, RNA is increasingly seen as life’s molecular communication system—even between ...

Researchers at Kyushu University have discovered a vital role for calcium in getting rid of dead cells in our body’s ...

Long-lived proteins in the mouse ovary may help preserve fertility well into adulthood, providing insights into ovarian aging ...

Deanna earned their PhD in cellular biology from McGill University in 2020 and has a professional background in medical writing. They joined The Scientist's Creative Services team as an assistant ...

McMaster University researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases and lead to healthier aging ...

Oct. 9, 2024 — Bacteria that cause diseases, so-called pathogens, develop various strategies to exploit human cells as hosts to their own advantage. Researchers have now uncovered the attack ...

UC San Diego's Sanford Stem Cell Institute hosts three headliners – Nobel Prize laureates – at their 10th symposium.

Dying cells are typically expelled from epithelial sheets to prevent foreign substances and microorganisms from entering, but ...

Discover the groundbreaking research on microRNA by Nobel Prize winners Ambros and Ruvkun, revolutionizing gene regulation ...