Archaea—one of the three primary domains of life alongside bacteria and eukaryotes—are often overlooked and sometimes mistaken for bacteria due to their single-celled nature and lack of a nucleus. Yet ...

For decades, scientists assumed that neural stem cells (NSCs) only occur in the brain and spinal cord. A new international ...

You'd be forgiven for thinking that 'eco-friendly' biodegradable bags are a better option than traditional plastic ones. But ...

Organoids are small-scale models that mimic human organs. These models could help scientists understand diseases and test treatments, and potentially aid in regenerative therapeutic methods.

On the first day of his administration, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to ...

Karl Koehler builds inner ear and skin organoids from human stem cells to model their development in health and disease.

Tiny magnetic bacteria that live in tightly bound groups are showing scientists how life might have evolved complex, multicellular forms. These rare bacteria can’t survive alone – they depend on one ...

Organoids are made to model human organs and are promising for research and therapy, but there are limitations in their growth and function. A recent study found that placenta-derived IL1 under ...

Organoids are made to model human organs and are promising for research and therapy, but there are limitations to their ...

These clusters of cells are increasingly at the center of legal disputes, resulting in piecemeal decisions that have ...

We fact-check various aspects of two of President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting transgender people.

Cells throughout the body work together like singers in a choir to keep us healthy, as long as they work in perfect harmony.