Cells in the body have to move around in order to do their jobs. During development, for instance, cells are distributed to ...

This influx of calcium at the contact site attracts and activates a kinase called CaMKII, a protein known to be important in ...

ETH researchers have developed a new gene switch that can be activated using a commercially available nitroglycerine patch applied to the skin. One day, researchers want to use switches of this kind ...

Take a look around your home and you'll find yourself surrounded by familiar comforts—photos of family and friends on the ...

New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances.

A revolutionary approach to immune therapy has emerged: engineered immune cells that protect healthy tissue without ...

Every cell in the body normally has its fixed place as part of a tissue structure. Except for a few cell types, such as blood ...

Stem cell technology is revolutionizing cosmetic procedures. These facelifts utilize adipose-derived stem cells, extracted ...

A group of Penn scientists has developed a new method to remotely control engineered cells inside the human body using heat.