From axolotls to zebrafish, stem cells possess remarkable regenerative abilities, enabling them to restore lost limbs and repair damaged organs. These extraordinary capabilities, however, are not ...
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — In the march of metastasis, a molecular trail of crumbs guides some cancer cells from the primary tumor to establish new colonies within the body. Blocking the cells’ ability to ...
Every cell in your body runs on mitochondria, the tiny power plants that convert food into usable fuel. For decades, the ...
It has only recently become known that two parallel systems of blood formation exist in the body, originating from different precursor cells. Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) ...
Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body’s own healthy cells. This careful equilibrium is ...
Transposons, DNA sequences that can self-replicate and move (jump) throughout the genome, are widespread and can affect cell ...
A rare and fatal brain disorder with no available treatment or cure. One that attacks the nervous system, balance, and the ability to move.
When you catch a cold or the flu, the misery you feel isn’t just from the invading virus. Instead, your body’s own immune response is responsible for most symptoms, from a runny nose to fever and ...