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 ...

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 ...

The mechanical process of cell division exerts powerful, if microscopic, forces. How do the molecular machines that power it ...

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a promising new way to improve CAR-T cell therapy for solid tumors such as lung cancer and melanoma. The study, published ...

The “mental load” is often discussed in the context of households and caregiving, but increasingly it is entering conversations about work as a form of labor that quietly shapes many employees’ daily ...

In 2011, a study of Israeli judges found that in the early sessions of the day, prisoners had roughly a 65% chance of parole. By the end of each session, that probability had fallen to nearly zero.

NOVI, Mich. – Moms often joke about running things around the house, but experts say the mental load many parents carry is real and exhausting, and it’s impacting the mental health of the default ...

Predictability is a powerful business asset. For decades, it has allowed leaders to make informed decisions with a high degree of confidence. Today, however, stability is not the default—volatility is ...

Cells aren’t as passive as scientists once thought—they actively create internal currents to move proteins quickly and efficiently. These “cellular winds” push materials to the front of the cell, ...

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