cell biology
Autophagy Is Essential For Good Hearing
A cellular recycling process called autophagy plays an important role in our sense of hearing by maintaining inner-ear hair cells.
The Rhythms Of Sleep That Help Us Remember
Manipulating the pattern of electrical activity in the brain during deep sleep can make mice remember or forget.
Speeding Up Whole Brain Scans
A new technique has helped researchers reduce the time needed to take high resolution whole brain scans from a week to under two and half hours.
Hydrogel Enables Light-Controlled Cell Release
A light-responsive hydrogel has allowed scientists to control the release of cells into a 3D environment by simply using light.
Making Memories With Mitochondrial Flashes
Mitochondrial flashes in the brain help convert short-term memories into long-term ones.
How The Liver Gets Rid Of Excess Bile
Using a cell culture system that mimics the structure of actual livers, scientists now understand how excess bile is removed from blocked ducts in the liver.
How Uterine Fluid Informs The Fetus
Uterine fluid, which contains molecules that can reprogram a developing embryo, could one day be used as a biomarker of fetal health.
3D Bone-Like Tissues Grown From Stem Cells
Researchers have generated 3D bone-like tissue using pluripotent stem cells, demonstrating the potential of regenerative medicine.
What Is The Purpose Of Diarrhea?
It may be unpleasant—or even lethal in some cases—but diarrhea helps us clear certain infectious agents.
