Scientists have discovered that red blood cells act as hidden glucose sponges in low-oxygen conditions, explaining why people ...

Other cells, such as glial cells, support the function of neurons. Neuroscience has often painted glial cells as the glue ...

One way cancer specialists detect the disease is by examining cells and bodily fluids under a microscope, a time-consuming ...

Ordinary fat cells in obese animals can be induced to burn energy stores, generating substantial heat, according to a ...

Getting DNA into a living cell sounds simple, until you remember the cell’s outer membrane acts like a guarded wall. DNA ...

Let’s start with a quick biology refresher: Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. They convert the food we eat into ...

Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red ...

Organoids have transformed biomedical research by giving scientists miniature versions of human organs to study in the lab.

A new study identifies an extreme but effective way that brain immune cells can prevent the parasite Toxoplasma gondii from spreading: they kill themselves to eliminate the dangerous microbes they ...

Scientists have found that a special component in some people's blood provides them with natural protection against malaria.

What we breathe out becomes fuel for forests. But inside our own bodies, CO₂ has a secret life. It sparks chemical reactions, shapes metabolism, and may even act as a signaling molecule—and a new tool ...

Nucleotide synthesis—the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA—is essential for cell growth and division. In most ...