A stretch of viral DNA in the mouse genome gives cells in early-stage embryos the potential to become almost any cell type in ...

As the climate changes, scientists are concerned about how well plants and animals will adapt to rapid warming. A new ...

Scientists create a ‘mini-womb’ 3D model on a microfluidic chip which could lead to treatments for women affected by ...

The mystery of early embryonic communication is starting to be unraveled thanks to a new stem cell-based model.

Life begins with a single fertilized cell that gradually transforms into a multicellular organism. This process requires ...

Researchers at the Babraham Institute have ‘listened in’ to the communication between the embryo and the womb lining at the ...

The pelvis is often called the keystone of upright movement. It helps explain how human ancestors left life on all fours ...

A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

For decades, scientists have struggled to study this moment in humans because of ethical restrictions and limited access to ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet progress in understanding and treating cardiac disorders is ...

Mechanical cues are key regulators of cardiac development, yet their role in organoid maturation remains underexplored. In a ...

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