Figure 1: In search of factors that induce haematopoietic stem cells. During embryonic development, HSCs arise from vascular cells that line the aorta, and the cells continue to require signals from ...

The ability to make person-specific pluripotent stem cells opens up many possibilities for research tools and perhaps even therapies. But most reprogramming techniques alter cells' genomes, making ...

When a plant senses a microbial invasion, it makes radical changes in the chemical soup of proteins -- the workhorse molecules of life -- inside its cells. A new study reveals the key components in ...

To many, the human mind is an untapped resource of potential that many do not utilize. However, the mind can also present some of the most pressing limitations on the brain and body as well. Jim ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s clich?; but true: your thoughts have a significant impact on your success and well-being. A study from the Harvard School of Public ...