Autophagy, the cell’s recycling system, may be responsible for the health benefits of exercise.
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Autophagy, the cell’s recycling system, may be responsible for the health benefits of exercise.
A nanoscale device measures electrical signals inside cells without causing damage.
Brain imaging and gene analyses in twins reveal that white matter integrity is linked to an iron homeostasis gene.
Certain skin-residing immune cells may—under specific conditions—play a direct role in initiating skin cancer after exposure to environmental toxins.
The Scientist recounts the year’s top science prize winners and top-notch scientists that passed away.
For nematode worms, a bigger stress response means a healthier, longer life, but fewer babies.
Some of the highlights from this year’s American Society for Cell Biology meeting, held earlier this week
Researchers use optogenetics to reverse drug-induced brain and behavioral changes.
Researchers identify common genetic changes in cultured human embryonic stem cells, including one that confers a growth advantage.
The behavior of skin stem cells is regulated by a 24-hour circadian clock.