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

A Czech scientist has contributed to understanding the function of the thymus—the training center of the immune system. T ...

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 ...

Mitochondria are the small organelles that generate the energy our bodies need to grow, move, and stay healthy. As ...

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 ...

Metabolism guides the activation states of regulatory T cells, the immune cells that prevent inappropriate activation of the ...

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