An unusual form of cell death called ferroptosis can sweep over embryonic tissues in a wave-like manner to ensure proper muscle development — evidence that ferroptosis has a role in normal ...

Regulatory proteins common to all eukaryotic cells can have additional, unique functions in embryonic stem cells, according to a new study. If cancer progenitor cells -- which function similarly ...

New 'atlas' provides unprecedented insights on how genes function in early embryo development Ten-year project results in new gene databank that includes many genes tied to human disorders Date ...

As well as providing energy to the cell, glycolysis also controls cell fate in early embryonic development, laying the foundation for future organ development.

The role of Fibroblast Growth Factor 8 (FGF8) in embryonic development and organ formation is gaining increased recognition as scientists uncover its wide-ranging influence.

The study's conclusions highlight the essential nature of Setd2's catalytic activity for normal embryonic development in mice. The findings also suggest that certain non-catalytic functions of ...

With today's advanced microscopes, scientists can capture videos of entire embryos developing in real time. But there's a catch: turning those breathtaking images into clean, accurate trajectories of ...

Researchers at the University of Bath have discovered how DNA damage caused by a faulty DNA protection and repair system can ...

Spaceflight makes certain human stem cells age faster, a study finds, furthering the understanding of the possible effects of ...