Cell culture goes 3-D with devices that better mimic in vivo conditions.
Cell culture goes 3-D with devices that better mimic in vivo conditions.
Scientists hope an understanding of nerve fibers responsive only to gentle touch will give insight into the role the sense plays in social bonding.
Stem cells collected from younger donors are more effective for transplantation and regenerative medicine than those from older individuals.
Australian trout are susceptible to skin cancer, according to a new study—the first evidence that wild fish can be afflicted by the disease.
A hint of green leads researchers to an ocean phenomenon that could counteract the effect of climate change on some corals.
At age 16, Alexandra Sourakov has her first scientific publication, on the foraging behavior of butterflies.
On the 10th anniversary of The Scientist’s survey of life science academics, institutions are contending with tighter budgets and larger administrative staffs, while working to sustain and inspire their researchers.
The first full computer model of a single-celled organism mimics the bacterium’s behaviors and paves the way to more complete disease models.
Rather than rely on plant-derived products, biotech companies are engineering bacteria and yeast to produce ingredients for fragrances.