Because they rely on hosts for a majority of functions, viruses aren’t considered alive. But entities like this one complicate matters.

Recently, a new phenomenon related to stem cell aging was observed in a study at the Sanford Stem Cell Research Institute in ...

Billions of years of evolution have made modern cells incredibly complex. Inside cells are small compartments called organelles that perform specific functions essential for the cell’s survival and ...

Understanding the human cell is vital to progress in the life sciences and to human health. Cells are the smallest, most basic unit of life responsible for all of life’s processes. A typical human ...

The automobile industry is on the verge of a transformation. A US-made hydrogen car offers a game-changing fuel cell life of a staggering 200,000 hours. This radical development sets the stage for an ...

Stem cells form the backbone of many cell-based therapies due to their unique properties, including the ability to self-renew and differentiate to many cell types. Multiple cell therapies deliver ...

Whether it’s counting red blood cells under a light microscope or recording bursts of electricity as neurons fire, scientists spend a lot of time studying cells. With such a diversity in form and ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. For a molecule of RNA, the world is a dangerous place. Unlike DNA, which can persist for millions of years in its remarkably stable, ...

Most people with small cell lung cancer will have a recurrence. While several factors affect life expectancy, the outlook is typically less favorable. Treatment for recurrent small cell lung cancer is ...

All living organisms are made of cells, which are the smallest unit of life. Plants and animals have up to trillions of cells that work together to produce ever more intricate organization and ...