Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly ...

Some parts of our bodies bounce back from injury in fairly short order. The outer protective layer of the eye—called the ...

The population across developed countries is getting older and the associated frailty and debilitation are becoming major health problems. This gradual muscle loss is accelerated by the poor capacity ...

Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with ...

One of the most well-studied cellular responses is how they react during times of stress, such as when the temperature gets ...

Scientists are sending stem cells into orbit where the forces of gravity won't interfere with how they cells proliferate and assemble into small organ-like clusters. It's an exciting time for stem ...

However, much remains to be discovered. Yejing Ge, a cell biologist at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, discussed her research on skin-resident stem cells and the surprisingly similar process that ...