The human small intestine absorbs nutrients while protecting us from potentially harmful microbes. One of the cell types that ...

Food holds a special place in today’s world. It presents challenges, fuels the human body and connects people across cultures. While at UW, students have access to interesting coursework and service ...

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The immune system relies on specialized “effector” T cells to fight off pathogens. However, in chronic infections such as cancer or HIV, the perpetual activation of these cells can turn them into ...

The most complex engineering of human cell lines ever has been achieved by scientists, revealing that our genomes are more resilient to significant structural changes than was previously thought. The ...

In a recent perspective article published in the journal Nature Communications, over 30 scientists from around the world discussed the action plans and principles of the global scientific initiative ...

A new study provides the first clear evidence that nanoplastics derived from single-use PET bottles can directly disrupt key biological systems that are vital for human health. Nano-plastics are a ...

Scientists have used human skin cells to create fertilizable eggs capable of producing early embryos, an advance that could expand possibilities for fertility treatment, according to new research. The ...