New method developed by UTSW researchers removes mysterious organelles from stem cells and embryos to uncover their roles.

The membrane-bound organelle appears to play a huge role in helping cells sort, discard, and recycle their contents. It's ...

A previously unknown structure discovered in our cells could pave the way toward new treatments for various genetic disorders. The existence of the organelle—which has been dubbed the ...

The researchers designed a non-biochemical system in which synthetic cell-like structures form and self-reproduce by ejecting polymeric spores.

11504Background: Desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) is a rare and aggressive sarcoma which remains almost universally fatal despite intensive, multi-modality therapy. Human epidermal growth ...

Learn about white blood cells, which help your body fight inflammation and infections. A high or low white blood cell count may be associated with certain health conditions.

Micro decisions can have macro consequences. A soft matter physicist reveals how interactions within simple cellular collectives can lead to emergent physical traits.

The eukaryotic cell, the most significant increase in complexity in the history of life's evolution on Earth, emerged as a phase transition and unlocked the path toward other major transitions ...

Red blood cell structure and anatomy Your bone marrow is responsible for producing red blood cells. In all, each red blood cell lives for an average of 120 days.

There is also a significant difference between developing tooth-like structures in a pig’s jaw and transferring the technique to a human subject.

Some of the body's cells stay put for life, while others are free to roam. To move, these migratory cells rely on filopodia—sensitive, finger-like protrusions that reach out from the cell ...