cells

Whispers in the womb: How cells “hear” to shape the human body

Like all complex organisms, every human originates from a single cell that multiplies through countless cell divisions. Thousands of cells…

9 months ago

Parkinson’s reversal? One drug brings dying brain cells back to life

Putting the brakes on an enzyme might rescue neurons that are dying due to a type of Parkinson's disease that's…

9 months ago

How brain cells meant to help may be making depression worse

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health condition that negatively affects the mood of a person and causes a…

10 months ago

CRISPR-edited stem cells reveal hidden causes of autism

To allow studying the genetic causes of autism spectrum disorder, a Kobe University research team created a bank of 63…

10 months ago

Zika virus uses cells’ ‘self-care’ system to turn against host

A new study reveals the biological secret to the Zika virus's infectious success: Zika uses host cells' own "self-care" system…

11 months ago

Cancer research reveals how chemo impact cells at the molecular level

Proteins play a central role in virtually every disease. They are the building blocks of life, serving as essential components…

12 months ago

Are ‘zombie’ skin cells harmful or helpful? The answer may be in their shapes

Senescent skin cells, often referred to as zombie cells because they have outlived their usefulness without ever quite dying, have…

12 months ago

Throwing a ‘spanner in the works’ of our cells’ machinery could help fight cancer, fatty liver disease… and hair loss

Fifty years since its discovery, scientists have finally worked out how a molecular machine found in mitochondria, the 'powerhouses' of…

12 months ago

Cold plunges actually change your cells

Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa…

1 year ago

‘Switch’ allows intestinal cells to regenerate after injury

Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center have solved a cellular mystery that may lead to better therapies for…

1 year ago