Organs often have fluid-filled spaces called lumens, which are crucial for organ function and serve as transport and delivery ...

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly ...

DNA doesn’t just sit still inside our cells — it folds, loops, and rearranges in ways that shape how genes behave.

First discovered in the 1950s, NGF is now known to direct the growth, maintenance, proliferation and preservation of neurons ...

Some parts of our bodies bounce back from injury in fairly short order. The outer protective layer of the eye—called the ...

Electricity has always been central to how life works, from the firing of neurons to the beating of the heart, but new ...

A new study reveals that nerve cells receive periodic infusions of mitochondria from neighboring cells — and this may point ...

The mystery of early embryonic communication is starting to be unraveled thanks to a new stem cell-based model.

Researchers have determined that condensates are electrically charged droplets that can induce voltage changes across the ...

As the brain ages, cells in the central nervous system experience metabolic dysfunction and increased oxidative damage. These cellular issues impair the ability to maintain the myelin sheath (the ...

Stem cells are precursors of a variety of different cells: They can turn into anything from blood to bone to muscle. Human blood stem cells, known as hematopoietic stem cells, are the forerunners of ...

Recently, my yoga teacher commented that "Fall is a windy time of year." Depending on where you live, the cool wind may pick up or briskness cut the air. This seasonal shift can feel energizing, or ...