Scientists have long known that cellular membranes vary in thickness, but measuring those differences inside actual cells has ...

When it comes to stem cells, sex matters. Muscle stem cells taken from female mice repair damaged tissues better than male stem cells do, according to a new study. It’s the first demonstration that ...

Recent research has identified a specific biological mechanism that may explain why females experience more severe ...

Scientists in Israel have for the first time created male and female stem cells from the same person. This breakthrough means the cells are genetically identical except for the sex chromosomes, which ...

Scientists across the world have worked at an unprecedented rate to characterize severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 ...

In mice, scientists have used a variety of drugs to treat brain disorders including murine versions of Alzheimer's disease, depression and schizophrenia. But in people, these same treatments usually ...

DALLAS, Dec. 24 – Nitric oxide, a substance that helps blood vessels dilate, is up to two times more available in women than men with the genetic condition, sickle cell anemia. This may help explain ...

Cells spend energy not just on reactions, but on control. New research explains why staying stable comes with an unseen ...