Scientists found that embryonic skin cells “whisper” through faint mechanical tugs, using the same force-sensing proteins that make our ears ultrasensitive. By syncing these micro-movements, the cells ...

Eight years on from the formation of the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) consortium, which set out with the hugely ambitious task of mapping the entire human body – around 37.2 trillion cells – scientists ...

When calorie intake is reduced, the body activates a fascinating process known as autophagy, a self-healing mechanism that recycles damaged or sick cells. This process has garnered attention for its ...