This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic ...

A protein called “Mitch” may hold the key to a new generation of obesity treatments. Researchers found that disabling it in human cells boosts fat burning, increases energy use, and makes it harder ...

AI doesn't just generate images; it mirrors our biases. New research shows how it can reinforce unrealistic body ideals, ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that one of the body's most fundamental biological processes—how red blood ...

Picture a mouse taking rapid, staccato sniffs of a crumb it's found while foraging for food. Now compare that with a human leaning in for a single, deep inhale to gauge whether a cantaloupe is ripe.

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that feeds, grows and replicates like a natural cell, a ...

Pairing resistance training with a high-protein diet can help you gain muscle while losing fat. Body recomposition has many benefits, such as improved heart health and decreased fall risk. You can ...

Body oils are the unsung hydrating heroes of skincare. They offer many of the same benefits as a body lotion, but they’re better at creating a barrier to lock in moisture. I consulted with deputy ...

A protein found in the starlet sea anemone Nematostella vectensis defends against viruses by doing the opposite of what its ...

A super-resolution image of SpudCell’s liposomes with an encapsulated genome and active protein expression. Photograph: Orion Venero/Adamala Lab A tiny blob in a dish has pushed one of biology’s ...