For the first time, researchers at Umeå University have observed the same type of programmed cell death in microalgae as in ...

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A new study in fruit flies describes how an animal's gut reacts differently to beneficial microbes versus harmful pathogens.

Scientists have confirmed that the Atlas blue butterfly carries the most chromosomes of any animal, with 229 pairs. Unlike duplication, its chromosomes split apart, reshaping its genome in surprising ...

Place cells are specialized neurons in a brain region known as the hippocampus, which have been found to fire when animals ...

Egg yolks turned out to be a key ingredient for cultivating bird embryonic stem cells (ESCs) in the lab. Using a growing ...

For years, the pancreas has been being taught in biology class as an easy system: insulin lowers blood sugar, and glucagon ...

A study published in Nature Communications describes how lymphatic endothelial cells assist in generating robust immune ...

Lab-grown brain cells improved stroke recovery in mice by repairing circuits and reducing damage. Human trials could follow within 5–7 years.

New research shows fat buildup disables brain’s immune defenses in Alzheimer’s. A mouse treatment cleared plaques in just one week.

Fish gamete preservation has evolved during the last two decades due to the increasing number of potential applications.

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