The major resemblance between teeth and bones is what they're made of: hard tissue composed of minerals, such as calcium, ...

Lipids are fatty molecules that play critical roles in cell function, including membrane structure, energy storage and ...

Signals from the plant cell wall help to orchestrate growth, reproduction and immune function. Can harnessing this molecular ...

Ion channels generate electrical impulses produced by living cells. Synthetic ion channels could serve as tools for ...

Frogs have made significant contributions to Fred Hutch science over the years as a model organism that shares much of our ...

Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the daughter cells can ...

One of several findings was the discovery of a group of cells, likely unique to humans, that may help the heart respond to low oxygen levels.

Over time, simply entering this defined area triggers the body’s sleep preparation mechanisms, making the transition to rest ...

New research in Sweden has produced a "blueprint" revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development. It ...

A programmable metamaterial finger can lock into four positions without electronics. A simpler, more functional future for ...

Brain growth and maturation doesn't progress in a linear, stepwise fashion. Instead, it's a dynamic, choreographed sequence ...