The tiny pantheon known as the Asgard archaea bear traits that hint at how plants, animals and fungi emerged on Earth.

With a new study in the journal Cell, researchers at Stanford University and Stockholm University have contributed to increased knowledge about gene regulation in human cells. How genes are turned on ...

Adam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist, reporting on the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He is also a co-host of the weekly biotech podcast ...

The BMJ has issued an expression of concern over a recent study on intracoronary infusion of stem cells after PCI, citing various problems raised after its publication in the journal. “The editors ...

Ayyoun is a staff writer who loves all things gaming and tech. His journey into the realm of gaming began with a PlayStation 1 but he chose PC as his platform of choice. With over 6 years of ...

Scripps Research neuroscientist Giordano Lippi is the recipient of a $4 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to study haploinsufficiency, a condition where only ...

Tom Clancy’s espionage franchise has found a new mission with Netflix’s animated adaptation “Splinter Cell: Deathwatch,” and it’s locked and loaded with a star-studded cast. “Deathwatch” is the latest ...

A genetic risk score can help predict which women will develop invasive breast cancer after abnormal cells have been found in their breast tissue, researchers said. Women who scored high on the ...

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos. The ...

New research based on adults who were cured of HIV after stem cell transplants may offer hope to ultimately have a global impact on HIV care. A total of 10 individuals with HIV have been cured to date ...

Spaceflight may make certain types of human stem cells age faster, a study suggests — but at least some of the damage may be reversible. Spending time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) ...

New research finds exercise—specifically two types—causes the release of elements that may prevent cancer cell growth. Even one exercise session made a difference. Doctors say more research is needed, ...