The world of STEM is exciting, and it is continuing to grow worldwide. However, many students are unaware of the careers that science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) can offer. That’s why ...

Plant cells are surrounded by an intricately structured protective coat called the cell wall. It’s built of cellulose microfibrils intertwined with polysaccharides like hemicellulose or pectin. We ...

Adipose progenitor cells are mostly dormant in young mice, however, they become active in middle age, leading to the rapid proliferation of new fat cells. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...

Scientists have captured a never-before-seen, high-resolution look at influenza’s stealthy invasion of human cells, revealing that the cells aren’t just helpless victims. Using a groundbreaking ...

A time-lapse shows the Wang Lab’s EchoBack CAR T-cells attacking a large tumor mass. The green labeled points are the tumor cells. Image/ Longwei Liu at USC Viterbi School of Engineering ...

A cluster of lab-grown human brain cells has apparently made the leap to successfully playing a very rudimentary video game without the benefit of eyes, ears, or any kind of sensory input. It's a far ...