The human small intestine absorbs nutrients while protecting us from potentially harmful microbes. One of the cell types that ...

Scientists have attempted to map the human cell since the first microscope was invented more than 400 years ago. But many components of the cell still remain uncharted. "We know each of the proteins ...

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

The cells of all animals—including humans—are characterized by their ability to adhere particularly well to surfaces in their ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The green and orange structures in this image are hemifusomes, newly discovered organelles that ...

A comprehensive encyclopedia of the known functions of all protein-coding human genes has just been completed and released. Researchers used large-scale evolutionary modeling to integrate data on ...

Biomedical researchers at Texas A&M University may have discovered a way to stop or even reverse the decline of cellular energy production—a finding that could have revolutionary effects across ...

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

Scientists are learning how to revive faltering human cells by loading them with fresh power plants, effectively repairing ...