A new analysis of more than 1,500 papers and 60 types of tissue has revealed the total number of cells in the human body. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

The trillions of cells of the human body must be arranged in precise patterns for tissues and organs to function properly. The HuBMAP initiative 1 aims to generate the technology and resources needed ...

Scientists have mapped underappreciated scaffolding cells in skin, known as fibroblasts. They show for the first time how fibroblasts go 'rogue' in many different diseases affecting multiple organs – ...

Every day, your body replaces billions of cells—and yet, your tissues stay perfectly organized. How is that possible? A team of researchers at ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research ...

Think of a future where injuries heal faster, diseases are cured more effectively, and lab-grown meat is a reality. This future is one step closer, thanks to the innovative work of Dr. Hao Liu from ...

Aging seems to occur in a linear fashion throughout the human lifespan, from childhood to the "golden years," but a new study has revealed one specific turning point when aging starts to accelerate in ...

Samantha Garrard receives funding from NERC. Plastic debris poses a particularly significant problem. Marine mammals mistakenly eat items such as plastic bags, food wrappers, ropes and abandoned ...