Precision and timing of gene expression is essential for normal biological functions and, when disrupted, can lead to many ...

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly ...

The human immune system is like an army of specialized soldiers (immune cells) each with a unique role to play in fighting disease. In a new study published in Nature, led by scientists at the Allen ...

Scientists have uncovered a gut-specific epigenetic aging mechanism that links inflammation and iron imbalance to cancer risk ...

Lymphoid organs are integral parts of the immune system, responsible for producing lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that includes T cells. T cells begin life in the bone marrow and then move to ...

Scientists have made an important discovery about the relationship between hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and immune response evasion. Their findings show how certain HSCs have regulatory functions ...

A research team has investigated structural changes in kidneys of patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The results show that high blood pressure can lead to abnormalities in the podocytes, ...

Phagocytosis – eliminating millions of dead cells every day – requires specialized cells such as macrophages, the true professionals, which migrate to engulf waste and dying cells. But they are not ...

Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as “miracle” cells –ones that can grow into any other type of cell in our bodies, promising revolutionary medical treatments. However, ...

Every person who has ever been pregnant leaves a biological trace that is far more intimate than a family photo album. During ...