For the first time, scientists have grown functional, brain-like tissue without using any animal-derived materials or added biological coatings. The development opens the door to more controlled and ...

Explore 15 real-world innovations where animal biology inspired modern technology, from robots to raincoats and more.

A cell is fundamentally a container—a vessel that encapsulates life at the most basic level. Many biologists believe ...

Our body's "blood factory" consists of specialized tissue made up of bone cells, blood vessels, nerves and other cell types.

Our body’s “blood factory” consists of specialized tissue made up of bone cells, blood vessels, nerves and other cell types.

Researchers at Texas A&M University model extreme conditions using 3D bioprinting, revealing insights that could make flight ...

A collaborative study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, and University of Southern California reports ...

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered how to reverse aging in blood-forming stem cells in mice by correcting defects in the stem cell's lysosomes. The breakthrough ...

Stem cells play a central role in regenerative medicine, since they possess the capacity for self renewal and the ability to ...

A university team found a way to turn 3D-printing waste into reusable sheets, reducing plastic waste and promoting a more ...