Is it the shortcut to smoother, tighter skin that social media would have you believe it is? Taylor Swift suggested we shake ...

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have found that the motion of unlabeled cells can be used to tell whether they are cancerous or healthy.

Purported benefits include reduced blood pressure and 'detoxification.' A doctor weighs in on the claims and explains the ...

Fifty years since its discovery, scientists have finally worked out how a molecular machine found in mitochondria, the 'powerhouses' of our cells, allows us to make the fuel we need from sugars, a ...

Imagine standing in front of a gentle giant whose kind once roamed vast African plains in great numbers, only to realize you ...

Two new studies suggest that stem cells are close to helping people with Parkinson's disease. The results are a victory for scientists who have spent decades trying to treat it with brain cells.

Northeastern University scientists have discovered that a protein in the human brain could potentially be used to grow new ...

A Houston gym owner and fitness instructor struggled with severe neck and back pain. Traditional treatments failed, leading her to stem cell therapy using umbilical cord cells.

While some animals like mammals have a limited ability to regenerate lost tissues, planarians can be cut roughly in half and ...

Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered how adult stem cells retain their regenerative power.

New research shows Glycolysis -- the process of converting sugar into energy -- plays a key role in early development. More than fuel, Glycolysis doesn't just power cells -- it helps steer them toward ...