In many cells of the human body, hair-like protrusions known as cilia act as antennae, allowing cells to receive signals from ...

Liver cells are indispensable for research—for drug testing, to better understand diseases such as hepatitis, fatty liver, ...

A new method developed by scientists could soon make liver disease treatment easier and more effective—without a transplant.

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the development of CRISPR/Cas9, a method also known as "gene scissors," which enables researchers to better understand how human cells function and ...

In the fight against disease, programmed cell death – also known as apoptosis – is a key protective function of the body. It ...

The human body possesses remarkable abilities to heal, regenerate and protect itself when given the right nutritional support. Certain foods contain unique compounds that can simultaneously support ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) altered CD8+ T-cell chromatin architecture, triggering ferroptosis and weakening antitumor immunity. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) treatment restored chromatin interactions and ...

Patients with weak heart function who receive stem cell therapy shortly after a heart attack are at lower risk of developing heart failure and related hospital stays compared with standard care, finds ...

A longevity expert reveals how immune systems begin aging after 35, making people more susceptible to infections and immune-related disorders over time.

Taking iron and vitamin D supplements together is a safe way to correct nutrient deficiencies and get the benefits of each.