An adult human body consists of some 37 trillion cells. Not so long ago, these were thought to come in 220 different types.

Your body is a collection of cells carrying thousands of genetic mistakes accrued over a lifetime—many harmless, some bad and ...

As recently as a few years ago, scientists thought there were only a few hundred distinct cell types, but new technologies ...

Scientists reveal how filopodia help cancer spread. The breakthrough could improve treatments that stop cancer cells from ...

After years of controversy, stem cells are on the cusp of cures for conditions like epilepsy and type 1 diabetes.

People who prefer to drink loose leaf tea might be on to something: Scientists in Spain have found microscopic evidence of ...

Scientists are increasingly concerned about the potential health implications of microplastics and nanoplastics entering ...

A couple of University of Nebraska professors have launched a startup company with the goal of bringing to market an ...

Liu Zhengchen (left) sits beside a stem cell donor, surnamed Li, as Li lies on a hospital bed while undergoing hematopoietic ...