The cells in human bodies are subject to both chemical and mechanical forces. But until recently, scientists have not ...

Who were our earliest ancestors? The answer could lie in a special group of single-celled organisms with a cytoskeleton similar to that of complex organisms, such as animals and plants.

Biological cells often possess thin, hair-like protrusions on their surface known as cilia, which serve various functions ...

Fatty pancreas disease, characterized by intra-pancreatic fat deposition, is more prevalent than diabetes, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer combined. Is its significance being overlooked?

Insulin is a vital hormone that controls numerous processes in the body—from blood glucose (“blood sugar”) regulation to cell growth ... insulin influences the function of the so-called ...

Your body is made of cells -- trillions of them. Cells are the basic building blocks of people and all other living things. Researchers study them to learn more about health and diseases.

Xenobots are cells that form new roles beyond their original biological function—for example, using hairlike cilia for locomotion rather than transporting mucus. Because they appear to ...

Bacteria consumed by immune cells become part of the cell. ScienceDaily . Retrieved March 20, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 02 / 250226125133.htm ...

What are these? The prepuce protects the head of the phallus, enhances sexual sensation, hosts a natural lubricant that reduces friction and hosts the immune-defensive Langerhans cells. The study ...