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Scientists developed hair-inducing cells from human pluripotent stem cells.

A team of investigators has developed a cancer vaccine technology using live, attenuated pathogens as vectors.

Researchers uncover factors underlying the genetic structure of glacier ice worms.

By turning molecular structures into sounds, researchers gain insight into protein structures and create new variations.

Early ancestors of the last Neandertals lived in Europe already 120,000 years ago.

optoPAD is a newly developed system for creating virtual taste realities. It combines advanced optical and genetic techniques with touch-screen technology to monitor and control feeding behaviors and taste sensations in fruit flies.

Stem cells are not only key players in tissue regeneration, they are also capable of taking direct action against bacteria. By actively fighting colonizing bacteria, gastric stem cells protect themselves against damage that can lead to cancer.

Researchers have pinpointed one specific group of bacteria, called Veillonella, that they found was enriched in the gut microbiome of Boston Marathon runners after completing the 26.2 mile race and in an independent group of 87 elite and Olympic athletes after competitions. Veillonella bacteria isolated from marathon athletes and given to mice increased the animals’ performances in laboratory treadmill tests by 13% compared to control bacteria.

Using the platform, researchers recorded the proteins that were secreted by these stem cells, and how these secretions changed with time. The information was used to create a protein cocktail, raising the possibility of aiding an injury without the use of stem cells.

Scientists have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate "brown fat" the body’s own fat-fighting defenses, which could be the key to tackling obesity and diabetes.