A new type of brain cell, called a glutamatergic astrocyte, has been discovered. It could explain how a variety of neurodegenerative conditions, such as Parkinson’s, develop. Brain cells can largely ...

Allergy sufferers may one day be able to erase the source of their congestion, itchy skin and swollen lips and throat thanks to two studies that have uncovered elusive immune cells that maintain ...

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, according to new research. A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain ...

The researchers identified two distinct types of white-matter astrocytes. The first performed the role of a "housekeeper," which physically supported nerve fibers and aided neurons in communicating ...

Zebrafish can regenerate sensory hair cells that humans permanently lose, like those in the inner ear linked to hearing and balance. New research reveals two specific genes that control how different ...

Most lung cancers are classified as either non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). SCLC is less common but tends to be more aggressive. It’s subdivided into two main types ...

Summary: A team of investigators from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Google, and Columbia University have created an artificial intelligence model that can ...

A growing body of work suggests that cell metabolism — the chemical reactions that provide energy and building materials — plays a vital, overlooked role in the first steps of life. Each of us starts ...

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Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function. Mitochondrial defects, however, are associated with the development of diseases such as type 2 diabetes.