Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have created the first detailed map showing how genetic activity is controlled in individual cells of the adult human brain and spinal cord. The study, published ...

Discover how CRISPR genome editing is revolutionizing medicine. Learn the science of Cas9, current clinical trials, and the future of gene editing.

A new study reveals a hidden risk for Mars missions: astronauts could lose strength even if muscle size stays the same.

UCSF scientists found a precise way to turn on cancer-fighting immune cells inside the body. This more potent form of CAR-T ...

The most common side effects of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot are well known: soreness, mild fever, and general ...

For decades, lab-grown cells have been studied in materials that don't reflect the softness and flexibility of human tissue.

Discover UCL's Human Organ Atlas: an interactive 3D platform for studying human organs in unprecedented detail ...

Learn about the materials and technologies powering untethered micro devices in healthcare, and discover the clinical applications in oncology and vascular disease.

Scientists offer new insight into how the body detects light touch and how disruptions in that process may contribute to sensory disorders.

A new light-controlled hydrogel developed at CU Boulder mimics the movement and flexibility of real tissue, giving scientists a more realistic way to study ...

An international team of scientists and clinicians has announced the launch of a new open-access 3D portal that allows users ...

How much of our genome really matters? Some argue that because most of our DNA is active, it must be doing something important. Others say even random DNA would be highly active. This has now been put ...