The amount of any given protein in a cell has to be controlled to keep its levels within a range required for healthy ...

Some eukaryotes consist of a single cell; but most single-celled creatures are made of simpler cells which lack obvious ...

Summary: Scientists have shown that neurons don’t rely solely on sugar for energy — they can also burn fat. When energy ...

At first glance, plants may seem passive—but beneath their stillness lies a world of complexity and constant activity. Plants ...

Disturbing new research into a ubiquitous contaminant has revealed its concerning effects on the brain.

Zeaxanthin, an eye health nutrient, boosted tumor-fighting T cells and slowed cancer growth in mice. Human trials are still needed.

Treatment introduces an expansion of the scope of gene therapies that might lead to similar treatments for neurodegenerative ...

The prize-winning work explains how the immune system attacks hostile infections, but not the body's own cells.

Tiny tweaks in DNA folding can have big effects. A study from Umeå University shows that even the most subtle changes in DNA's shape have an important influence on gene activity and energy production.

UCSF scientists discovered that an overlooked cell type in the brain plays a central role in healing traumatic brain injury.

Regulatory T cells help your immune system distinguish between ‘self’ and ‘nonself’ – and can open doors to better treatments for cancer, autoimmune disease and transplant rejection.

Archawin Ice Kittirattanapaiboon ’28 studied the evolution and genetics of sea anemones in the Babonis Lab, which is led by ...