Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells, which form a barrier that defends the body from the outside ...

In this interview Prof. Dr. Kristina Kusche-Vihrog speaks about the nanomechanics of living cells and their implications for ...

New research sheds light on one of the biggest questions in biology: where did complex life come from? The answer may lie ...

The lobate shape of lymphatic endothelial cells puzzled researchers—now they’ve found it helps stabilize lymphatic ...

Human extracellular matrices can be edited in their composition using the CRISPR/Cas9 system, leading to materials exhibiting tailored regenerative capacities.

Asgard archaea may have led to the evolution of eukaryotic life ETH Zurich researchers identify actin and microtubule ...

The class of 471 scientists, engineers and innovators was selected by their peers for achievements across a broad range of ...

The ductus arteriosus (DA), a fetal arterial shunt vessel between the proximal descending aorta and the pulmonary artery, closes shortly after birth. Initial functional closure as a result of the ...

Aged individuals and astronauts experience bone loss despite rigorous physical activity. Bone mechanoresponse is in-part ...

The anti-melanogenesis effect of ligustroside derived from Ligustrum japonicum and its underlying mechanisms are explored.

Four University of Iowa faculty members have been named 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of ...