In many cells of the human body, hair-like protrusions known as cilia act as antennae, allowing cells to receive signals from ...

Researchers have created an early map of some of the human body's estimated 37.2 trillion cells. Each type of cell has a ...

While iron and calcium are the metals that get the most attention, zinc is also important for human health and function.

In the fight against disease, programmed cell death – also known as apoptosis – is a key protective function of the body. It ...

Scientists found that embryonic skin cells “whisper” through faint mechanical tugs, using the same force-sensing proteins that make our ears ultrasensitive. By syncing these micro-movements, the cells ...

The microbiome—the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body—plays a crucial role in shaping human health by providing a variety of micronutrients necessary for vital ...

Neurons have dominated neuroscience research for decades, but a growing body of evidence suggests that a group of ...