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

For the last three decades, biologists and computer scientists have dedicated significant effort to quantifying the 3D shape ...

From far away, the top of a leaf looks like one seamless surface; however, up close, that smooth exterior is actually made up of a patchwork of cells in a variety of shapes and sizes. Interested in ...

During morphogenesis—the process by which living organisms take shape—cells collectively position themselves in specific ways, leading to the development of tissues and organs. Being able to recreate ...

Scientists have created “acoustic holograms” that can assemble matter into 3D objects, using just sound. The technique works with various types of particles and even living cells, allowing for a new ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hard as it may be to imagine, there’s a newly defined geometric ...

Scientists recently captured a high-resolution video of DNA shimmying into weird shapes in order to squeeze inside cells. Now, a group of researchers in the United Kingdom has captured high-definition ...

Senescent skin cells, often referred to as zombie cells because they have outlived their usefulness without ever quite dying, have existed in the human body as a seeming paradox, causing inflammation ...

3D-printed lungs made with living cells could help to improve lung disease prevention and treatment—and potentially one day offer a lab-grown option for use in organ transplants. University of ...