A rare way cells survive extreme stress has just been decoded, with implications reaching far beyond the animal kingdom.

Very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSELs) are a rare and intriguing subpopulation of adult stem cells that exhibit molecular signatures reminiscent of embryonic stem cells. Identified in various ...

Multipotent dental stem cells can give rise to various cell types and show potential for treating injuries, diabetes, and heart disease in early clinical trials.

From the moment an embryo starts to take shape, two-way communication is critical for making sure tissues and organs develop correctly.

The process behind embryonic diapause could explain how cancer cells can survive long periods of metabolic stress.

Researchers have succeeded in generating high-quality feline embryonic stem cells using sperm and eggs from testes and ovaries discarded during sterilization surgery. As different as they may seem, ...

A new study from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) in London, UK reveals how ancient viral DNA once written off as ...

In our Behind the Scenes series, CNN correspondents share their experiences covering news and analyze the stories behind the events. Tehran, IRAN (CNN) -- It is a country where the call to prayer ...

Over 130 mammal species can delay embryonic development, giving their offspring the best possible chance of survival in ideal ...

After 10 years, members of the 4D Nucleome consortium have successfully completed the first phase of a project that aims to map the 3D organization of the human genome and how it changes over time, ...