Pluripotent stem cells are cells that have the capacity to self-renew by dividing and to develop into the three primary germ cell layers of the early embryo and therefore into all cells of the ...

Newly discovered brain cells count each bite before sending the order to cease eating a meal. Columbia scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to ...

Skin cells absorb the light wavelengths, which can boost cell growth and repair and rejuvenate the skin. It may help increase collagen to give the skin more elasticity and strength, improve ...

In 2009, Jonathan Weissman was hunting for a new way to spy on what happens inside a cell. In particular, the molecular cell biologist wanted to know what proteins are produced at any given moment.

Neurons are cells in the body that are responsible for transmitting electrical signals through the nervous system. Different types of neurons affect the ability to move, which begins as an impulse, or ...

This means that whereas Earth's poles absorb less energy than they emit, Mars' poles behave exactly the opposite. Plus, Guan said, unlike Earth, Mars' polar REB can vary by 100% between seasons.

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Today's music marketplace is more interconnected than ever. The boundaries that existed between genres have been largely blurred as the internet makes it easy for consumers to explore sounds. No ...

A recent study suggests that transforming the construction material industry to incorporate CO2-absorbing technologies could sequester billions of tons of carbon annually, providing a substantial ...