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Scientists have developed a step-by-step blueprint to create advanced human lung models in the lab, which they say will accelerate the discovery and development of new drugs and reduce reliance on animal testing.

As we age, gene transcription gets faster and "sloppier", according to new research from the University of Cologne. This points towards a new molecular mechanism that contributes to aging.

A team of scientists has developed a novel microelectrode array system that not only provides optimal growth conditions for human brain organoids, but also allows non-invasive electrophysiological measurements throughout the entire growth period.

Optical detection of ultrasonic signals eliminates the need for ultrasonic transducers, enabling effective remote sensing of photoacoustic signals for label-free, bond-selective imaging of biological tissue.

A team of researchers have, for the first time, carried out experiments comparing de novo proteins with computer-generated proteins as regards their stability and solubility – and have been able to demonstrate small but significant differences between them.

Cancer cells have a unique "depth mechanosensing" ability that enables them to sense the properties of distant environments.

Researchers in the BIOnanophotonic Systems Laboratory (BIOS) in the School of Engineering and at the University of Geneva have developed a novel optical imaging approach that gives a four-dimensional view of cell secretions in both space and time.

Scientists have discovered critical information about how cellular division occurs, laying the groundwork for better understanding of the rules that govern the basic building blocks of life.

A research team has made a significant discovery about the evolutionary age of different types of cells in a small animal called Caenorhabditis elegans.

Broccoli was found to contain certain molecules that bind to a receptor within mice and help to protect the lining of the small intestine, thereby inhibiting the development of disease and lending support to the idea of broccoli as a "superfood."