After a decade-long quest to fill a major gap in basic biology, UChicago scientists have built a complete map of how cells ...

Cells aren’t as passive as scientists once thought—they actively create internal currents to move proteins quickly and ...

The biological connection between a pregnant woman and her developing baby has been mapped in unprecedented detail by UC San Francisco scientists, revealing new cell types and insights into conditions ...

We’ve all dealt with little to no cell phone service before, and it typically tends to come at a time when you desperately need it. The good news is you can proactively fight dropped calls and ...

Cell signaling is crucial for cells to communicate and function correctly. Disruptions in these pathways, caused by genetic mutations or environmental factors, can lead to uncontrolled cell growth, ...

As 2025 comes to a close, the editors at The Scientist asked researchers to reflect on the biggest breakthroughs in cell biology this year. They named advances in everything from embryo models for ...

Cell phones in classrooms—yes or no? Do you know how long it takes a child to refocus after being on their phone? With July cruising into its last week, the start of the school year rapidly approaches ...