These miniature immune system models -- known as human immune organoids -- mimic the real-life environment where immune cells learn to recognize and attack harmful invaders and respond to vaccines.

In childhood, the thymus is known to play a critical role in developing the immune system. When the gland is removed at a ...

Model used to create a cellular 'hologram' of a mouse embryo could be used to visualize development in any species.

There are some remarkable animals with see-through bodies you may not have heard of. These animals transparency serves as a ...

In addition to differences between individuals, internal body signals may only influence certain types of ...

Scans of mummies at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History uncovered new details about how they were prepared for the afterlife and helped solve a baffling mystery.

It may seem instinctual that humans understand when to go to sleep, wake up, and eat, and while this is true to some extent, ...

When it is cold, our body's cardiovascular system is working hard to keep us from freezing. A delicate balance is necessary ...

Experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM have harnessed their know-how in ...

A new human skin atlas and skin organoid could revolutionize treatments for skin disorders and enhance regenerative medicine ...