Imaging is a critical technique in biology—from identifying cancerous cells in biopsies to observing how immune cells like macrophages hunt down and destroy pathogens. Traditionally, distinguishing ...

The bacterial flagellar motor is finally understood after 50 years. In its workings, columnist Natalie Wolchover finds the essence of life. You’re the earliest known life form. There’s no food around ...

Brynnley Fister, a student, wears bunny ears during the Bean Museum's Easter Trivia night. The event combined biology, plants and Easter-themed questions for an interactive springtime activity.

After more than a decade of research, scientists have discovered the natural mechanism behind a novel form of cell death called ferroptosis. The work, described in the current issue of Cell, points ...

A clump of human brain cells can play the classic computer game Doom. While its performance is not up to par with humans, experts say it brings biological computers a step closer to useful real-world ...

How much do you know about Florida? Take this quick quiz and find out. We give you the quiz answers, as well as a little fascinating history about the state we call home. How much do you know about ...

The discovery that tissues use electricity to expel unhealthy cells is part of a surge of renewed interest in the currents flowing through our bodies. We’re used to thinking of the brain as an ...

Christmas is mere days away, and we are fully embracing the festive spirit. So what better way to get the Christmas vibes going even more than with our ultimate Christmas quiz? Whether you're planning ...

The past 11 months have been a lot as 2025 reaches its conclusion this December. From incredible TV shows, wild viral moments, and unbelievable news stories, this year has truly seen it all, with the ...

The repair and regenerate abilities of our bodies gradually decreased with age. Imagine a bustling city where construction workers (stem cells) are constantly fixing and building new structures.

Researchers describe the steps they took to manipulate DNA and proteins -- essential building blocks of life -- to create cells that look and act like cells from the body. This accomplishment, a first ...

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