A newly discovered cell helps pythons digest entire skeletons—and might be present in other bone-eating predators, too.

However, they still require proteins made from instructions in the cell nucleus to function properly and to assemble multiprotein complexes like the photosynthetic apparatus. Specialized transporters ...

In a discovery that could reshape approaches to regenerative medicine and bone repair, researchers have found that human stem cells can be prompted to begin turning into bone cells simply by squeezing ...

More information: Kenji Oishi et al, MHC Class II‐Expressing Mucosal Mast Cells Promote Intestinal Mast Cell Hyperplasia in a ...

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is a highly aggressive form of blood cancer that can occur in both children and ...

A breakthrough in the understanding of how mammals create red blood cells could lead to opportunities for artificial blood to ...

Experimental treatment could offer a safer, cheaper alternative to CAR-T-cell therapies for disorders such as lupus.

Mitochondria are the body's "energy factories," and their proper function is essential for life. Inside mitochondria, a set ...

A rare cell in the lining of lungs is fundamental to the organ-wide response necessary to repair damage from toxins like ...

The field of cellular immunotherapy has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, with autologous chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies emerging as the standard-of-care option ...

The discovery of an unknown organelle inside our cells could open the door to new treatments for devastating inherited diseases.

The common chameleon can transition between greens, browns, blues, and even vibrant reds using specialized cells called chromatophores that contain pigments. These cells can expand or contract to ...