There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

The development of humans and other animals unfolds gradually over time, with cells taking on specific roles and functions ...

Inspired by electric rays that generate high voltages through stacked electrocytes, researchers at UNIST have developed a ...

The discovery that tissues use electricity to expel unhealthy cells is part of a surge of renewed interest in the currents flowing through our bodies. We’re used to thinking of the brain as an ...

All cells need to sense and respond to their environment—to know when to activate genes, build proteins and carry out their basic functions. One of the most well-studied cellular responses is how they ...

A new Arizona law requires public schools in the state to enforce stricter phone-use policies and limit student access to the internet and social media starting beginning this school year. Gov. Kate ...

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