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University of California San Diego scientists reporting in the journal Science have found a key mechanism that keeps track of mitosis timing and takes note when the process takes too long.

New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison decodes the evolutionary pathway of regulatory proteins, the molecules that help control gene expression.

A study shows stem cells derived from patients' own fat are safe and may improve sensation and movement after traumatic spinal cord injuries. The results offer insights on the potential of cell therapy for people living with spinal cord injuries

A new study is the first to measure the transcription of the entire genome in relation to human personality, showing how our personalities influence gene expression.

Understanding how caterpillar blood clots in a matter of seconds could help scientists develop emergency drugs for stopping blood loss after trauma.

The many benefits of vitamin D are causing this nutrient to take center stage in vitamin research. Renowned for its role in bone health, emerging research also highlights vitamin D's physiological effects on human health, including aging.

Researchers have found that signatures of autofluorescence, the light naturally thrown off by biological specimens, can be used to study stem cells’ dormant state, known as quiescence.

Microglia are specialized immune cells in the brain. While they normally protect our brains, they can also contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

New research has revealed that that the genome of the naked mole-rat contains specific adaptations that allow them to survive in low-oxygen, and even no oxygen environments in their natural habitat.

An analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing medications.