Naturally occurring calcium channels act as pores on the membranes of excitable cells, such as those found in nerves and ...

A research team has revealed a previously unknown mechanism that triggers an inflammatory immune response in cells when their DNA is damaged. This discovery deepens the understanding of a new type of ...

Metabolism guides the activation states of regulatory T cells, the immune cells that prevent inappropriate activation of the ...

Heart failure (HF) is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, affecting millions of people and placing ...

About one-third of all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration target the largest family of cell membrane ...

Scientists suggest approach could be leveraged for a wide range of chemical applications, with complex, workflows streamlined into a rapid, single-step reaction.

Scientists have discovered that blood flow helps direct the movement of newly formed neurons in the adult brain, revealing a surprising link between circulation and brain cell migration.

Cellular differentiation of stem cells into specialized cells requires many steps, including division, to create more cells; fate determination, which is a commitment to a specific lineage or ...

BRUSSELS – Gray hair may be more than just a sign of aging as it could reflect the body’s natural defense mechanism against ...