RNA is usually portrayed as a molecule that works deep inside the cell, helping to turn genetic information into proteins.

One of the fundamental biological processes in life is the cell cycle leading from DNA replication to cell division. While it has been studied for decades and our knowledge has matured, sophisticated ...

New research has mapped the cell types that specialize to form reproductive organs in both sexes, identifying key genes and ...

Many biological processes are regulated by electricity-from nerve impulses to heartbeats to the movement of molecules in and ...

A T cell count is a blood test that measures the number of T cells in your body. T cells are a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes. These cells fight off diseases. The two categories of ...

Within multicellular organisms, tissues are organized communities of cells that work together to carry out a specific function. The exact role of a tissue in an organism depends on what types of cells ...

The innate/general resistance system and the adaptive system are the two main subsystems of the immune system. To generate an efficient immune response, the innate and adaptive systems constantly ...

Doctors may carry out blood tests, prenatal screenings, and various other tests to assess a person’s symptoms and diagnose sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder that affects ...

A government-funded study published last year raised concerns about the dangers of cell phone radiation. An MSK radiation expert discusses the study’s limitations and weighs in on the evidence related ...

What Is Mantle Cell Lymphoma? Mantle cell lymphoma is a cancer of white blood cells, which help your body fight infections. You may hear your doctor call your condition a type of "non-Hodgkin's ...

Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer that affects your blood and bone marrow. According to the National Cancer Institute, B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of ...