A mind-bogglingly small new motor can fit inside a strand of hair. Its cell-sized gears are powered by light and could be ...

Your body's blood-making stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), are like factory managers who work best when calm and ...

One protein called ESRP2 stood out. It normally helps RNA get stitched together correctly. But in damaged livers, ESRP2 ...

Microplastics have completely permeated Earth's environment and our own bodies — now they've been found in our bones.

Dr. Ambroise Wonkam has dedicated his career to studying genetic and genomic variations in African populations and their impact on conditions like sickle cell disease, and has discovered new genetic ...

Researchers analyzed 62 scientific studies and found that microplastics can harm bones in several ways. These tiny plastic ...

A famed scientist claimed to have unlocked eternal life. Decades later, the real story behind his “immortal” cells came to light.

A new study from Duke University School of Medicine is challenging long-standing views on blood sugar regulation—and pointing ...

Captive animals sometimes need a transfusion, but the typical approach to blood banking isn’t practical for zoos and aquariums. One veterinarian is testing a solution.

Researchers studying fruit flies discovered that nerve cells sensing limb motion are turned off when the insect moves, allowing the brain to switch between stabilizing posture and enabling dynamic ...

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine recently joined a nationwide NIH-funded initiative to create the first ...

Vegetables can provide all of your daily vitamin C needs. Vitamin C supports wound healing, iron absorption, brain health, ...