A single genetic “switch” may be the secret to how the body’s cleanup crew grows up and keeps our organs running smoothly.

Every single second, a million cells in your body die. So where does all that waste go? A new study reveals a surprisingly cannibalistic cleanup method. Some dead stem cells in the mammal body appear ...

As we age with each passing year, we become more susceptible to chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and dementia.

A new study describes a technique that rejuvenates aging blood-forming stem cells and could help reduce the risk of age-related blood disorders.

A new study maps millions of cells across organs and shows how aging changes the body in coordinated and surprising ways.

Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red blood cells in ways that make them less flexible and more prone to breakdown, ...

A New York University study has found that kidney and nerve tissue cells can form memories much like brain cells. According to the study authors, their findings could help researchers better ...

Hair regrowth treatment may soon take a major leap forward, as researchers in a recent study have successfully grown complete ...

New research shows smoking changes how key eye cells control genes, helping explain why smokers face a much higher risk of ...