When a cell divides, it performs a feat of microscopic choreography—duplicating its DNA and depositing it into two new cells.

Multicellularity is one of the most profound phenomena in biology, and relies on the ability of a single cell to reorganize itself into a complex organism. It underpins the diversity in the animal ...

Researchers have uncovered the enzyme behind chromothripsis, a chaotic chromosome-shattering event seen in about one in four ...

The London biotech will develop small-molecule therapies to target a pathway some cancer cells use to lengthen their life ...

Doctors are recommending these three peptides as possible solutions to a number of longevity issues — from cell rejuvenation to metabolic health and risk of heart disease.

A study published in Nature has established the first direct link between common genetic variants in mothers and the risk of ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind device for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Optune Pax, developed by Novocure, is a ...

Two new lines of brain research are testing whether aging cells can be nudged into working more like young ones. In one study ...

Cataracts remain the leading cause of blindness worldwide among adults over 50, despite major advances in surgical treatment.

Experts recommend staying hydrated and eating healthy foods — at least when your stomach will allow it — to support your body when you’re sick.

Age-related cataract is often viewed as an unavoidable consequence of growing older, yet people of the same age frequently show striking differences ...