The research highlights how evolution repurposes existing genetic tools, turning them into versatile drivers of innovation.

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin discovered important information about an enzyme that can protect cells ...

The zygotic genome remains transcriptionally silent in the early stage; then the early embryo undergoes profound changes in its genomic architecture and reprograms the chromatin from a germ cell to a ...

To the casual eye, a memory foam mattress would appear to have no relationship to the behavior of cells and tissues. But an innovative study carried out at the Centro de Investigaciones ...

Blood stem cells develop through different stages to become fully mature red blood cells. This fundamental biologic process ...

"That allows the abnormal cells to grow uncontrolled," Dr. Harrys Torres, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, told Live Science. Other viruses ...

Yet, we’ve barely scratched the surface in understanding how its cells function, especially in relation to fear and anxiety. But now, the veil is lifting. Scientists at UC Davis have embarked on a ...

AI-generated summaries not only improved public comprehension of science but also enhanced how people perceived scientists. I used a popular large language model, GPT-4 by OpenAI, to create simple ...

A study trumpeting the value of applying rigorous standards to scientific research was retracted, in part because the authors didn’t follow their own advice. In the sprawling project, scientists ...

It may seem like science fiction, but some animals have ... generates chemical energy and is necessary for numerous cell functions in plants and algae. "We thought that the chloroplasts would ...

Yet I believe that change is possible. One way to improve Americans’ trust in experts may be to stimulate their curiosity in science. Those who express elevated interest in new discoveries ...

The skin has many more functions than you might imagine ... Your skin contains cells that alert the body’s immune system to threats. Keeping your body in balance. That means regulating your ...