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This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic ...

From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

While many of life's mysteries remain unsolved, every biologist can describe the basic processes performed by a living organism, including energy use, reproduction, growth and development. While these ...

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that feeds, grows and replicates like a natural cell, a ...

The cells that play a crucial role in sustaining long-term memory have been identified for the first time. Animal experiments ...

Higher blood levels of vitamin C may be associated with healthier brain structure and stronger brain connectivity in older adults, according to a study published in PLOS ONE. While the findings do not ...

In the earliest stages of life, mammalian embryos start as a disorganized cluster of cells. As development progresses, these cells become organized into well-defined shapes and structures. This ...

A new study reveals experimental drug XL20 crosses the blood-brain barrier to stop toxic TDP-43 clumping in ALS.

Bones are living, dynamic tissues that continuously rebuild and communicate with the body. Here's how they stay strong and heal over time.

An illustration of osteoporosis. (Science Photo Library/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images) Osteoporosis occurs when the body ...

A new study constructs the first 3D single-cell brain atlas of the lamprey, uncovering the 450-million-year-old molecular ...