Plant a seed and, if the conditions are right, the seed grows. The process seems simple enough at first glance and is something many of us may feel like we learned in elementary school.

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

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

Scientists have created the world’s first mosquito cell map, revealing how these insects spread diseases like dengue and Zika ...

High-fidelity visualization of a fetal heart is essential for deep understanding about heart myofibers orientation and the ...

A new solar cell is being developed in Denmark with transparent panels that provide 50% more energy and do not compromise on ...

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.

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

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

Within each cell, there is a constant struggle between life-sustaining molecules and molecules that could hasten its demise.

Scientists have uncovered a key role for the protein “Frazzled” in building and maintaining the rapid neural connections that allow fruit flies to react in milliseconds.

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