Castration extends life span, but in a surprising way, mouse study suggests
Scientists say work could help identify “castration mimetics” that boost longevity
Scientists say work could help identify “castration mimetics” that boost longevity
Author: Mitch Leslie
Two teams map development of mammal embryos, cell by cell
Using genome editing to trace cell lineages, researchers capture the early history of the mouse embryo in unprecedented detail
Using genome editing to trace cell lineages, researchers capture the early history of the mouse embryo in unprecedented detail
Little-known arm of immune system could be key to better vaccines, cancer therapies
The CD1 system responds to lipids, not proteins, driving reactions to bee stings, bacteria, and possibly poison ivy
The CD1 system responds to lipids, not proteins, driving reactions to bee stings, bacteria, and possibly poison ivy
Snake embryos often coil in one direction. Now, we may know why
Mismatch between growth of body and digestive system bends the body, study suggests
Mismatch between growth of body and digestive system bends the body, study suggests
Gene may help lizards get a grip in hurricane-force winds
“Huge” new study of Caribbean anole populations catches evolution in real time
“Huge” new study of Caribbean anole populations catches evolution in real time
$25 million project will hunt for ‘self’ antibodies that alter cancer risk
Thousands of people will be screened for autoantibodies that help or hinder cancer
Thousands of people will be screened for autoantibodies that help or hinder cancer
Lab-grown models of human brains are advancing rapidly. Can ethics keep pace?
Whether neural organoids feel pain or should be placed in animals are among the questions swirling around biology’s hot new technology
Whether neural organoids feel pain or should be placed in animals are among the questions swirling around biology’s hot new technology
Can AI capture the mind-boggling complexity of a human cell?
Researchers are competing to make “virtual cells” that could transform biomedicine by predicting gene activity and more
Researchers are competing to make “virtual cells” that could transform biomedicine by predicting gene activity and more
First approved drug for mitochondrial disease could pave way for more treatments
Researchers are testing multiple treatments for the rare genetic conditions
Researchers are testing multiple treatments for the rare genetic conditions
Scientists make most authentic kidney replicas so far
Lab-grown organoids reproduce some of a kidney’s internal structure and function
Lab-grown organoids reproduce some of a kidney’s internal structure and function