Over the course of evolution, the human heart has largely lost its ability to regenerate. Our distant ancestors were not ...

When pathogens enter our cells as part of an infection, our body will trigger a programmed cell death known as "pyroptosis" ...

By electrically stimulating macrophages, scientists at Trinity College Dublin have found a way to calm inflammation and ...

MIT scientists have found that an amino acid called cysteine can help the gut heal itself. In mouse studies, a cysteine-rich ...

Over the course of evolution, the human heart has largely lost its ability to regenerate. Our distant ancestors were not ...

When it comes to treating disease, one promising avenue is addressing the presence of senescent cells. These cells—also known ...

Often described as ‘miracle’ cells, stem cells need to be truly mastered if we’re to use them in medical treatments.

A naturally occurring gene called Cyclin A2 (CCNA2), which turns off after birth in humans, can actually make new, functioning heart cells and help the heart repair itself from injury, including a ...

Stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders are leading contributors to disability and death worldwide. Despite formidable advances in acute-phase ...

Ageing is inevitable but the rate of decline can be offset by regular exercise, says Dr Paul Taylor, author of 'The Hardiness Effect' ...

When melanocyte stem cells (McSCs) encounter significant DNA damage—particularly dangerous double-strand breaks, the stem ...