Researchers discovered that epithelial cells use electricity to expel weak, energy-poor neighbors and maintain tissue health.

To accurately diagnose and treat diseases, doctors and researchers need to see inside bodies. Medical imaging tools have come a long way since the humble x-ray, but most existing tools remain too ...

A research team from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) has identified a previously unknown type of cell that could revolutionize tissue repair and regeneration in ...

When you think of fat, the first image that comes to mind might be the streaks on a decadent cut of meat. But for L indsey Mu ir, a researcher at the University of Michigan who studies adipose ...

There are over 600 muscles in your body. They make up over 40 percent of your weight and function in several different capacities. Several thousand small fibers make up every muscle. They aid in ...

Engineers at Duke University have developed a wireless patch that can noninvasively measure skin and tissue stiffness at depths of up to a couple of inches. Already smaller than a smartwatch, the ...

Cancer is a disease that causes abnormal cells to reproduce and spread to other parts of the body, which can result in tumors or damage to the immune system that may become fatal. Healthy cells follow ...