Scientists discover nuclei aren’t the densest part of the cell. Optical imaging shows a surprising balance that may even ...

Infrared vibrational spectroscopy at BESSY II can be used to create high-resolution maps of molecules inside live cells and ...

The white blood cells in question are cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), also known as killer T cells. These "warrior" cells work to kill off infected or cancerous cells in what is both a quick yet ...

In human cells, there are about 20,000 genes on a two-meter DNA strand—finely coiled up in a nucleus about 10 micrometers in diameter. By comparison, this corresponds to a 40-kilometer thread packed ...

Researchers have made a significant advancement toward understanding how the human genome is organized inside a single cell. This knowledge is crucial for analyzing how DNA structure influences gene ...

More work needs to be done to create viable human embryos, but the method might someday be used in IVF to help infertile people and male couples.

The longevity of naked mole rats may partly be due to them having a variant of a key protein that boosts DNA repair – a ...

His work in the manipulation of cells laid the foundation for stem cell biology and regenerative medicine and led to the ...