This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic ...

A super-resolution image of SpudCell’s liposomes with an encapsulated genome and active protein expression. Photograph: Orion Venero/Adamala Lab A tiny blob in a dish has pushed one of biology’s ...

From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that feeds, grows and replicates like a natural cell, a ...

In the earliest stages of life, mammalian embryos start as a disorganized cluster of cells. As development progresses, these cells become organized into well-defined shapes and structures. This ...

The mechanical process of cell division exerts powerful, if microscopic, forces. How do the molecular machines that power it ...

There is currently no cure or treatment for the rare brain disease, but families and researchers hope that could soon change.

Base editing in human embryos reveals that NANOG is the one gene required to form every body tissue. Cambridge’s landmark ...

This isn’t your typical roadside attraction with a giant ball of twine or the world’s largest rocking chair. Standing atop ...

The fact that a child is sent to Kampiringisa National Rehabilitation Centre after conviction does not mean that his or her life is over. During their stay at the centre, they undergo skills ...

An estimated 6,000 children born with sickle cell disease die every year in Uganda, a figure the Ministry of Health says it is determined to reverse through expanded care and treatment services. The ...

Summer means more time outdoors, family vacations and fun activities, but for children living with sickle cell disease, hot temperatures, dehydration and other seasonal factors can increase the risk ...