New research shows how epithelial cells naturally turn over, maintaining constant numbers between cell division and cell death. Research published in Nature from scientists at Huntsman Cancer ...

Human life is dependent on the constant growth of plants, and it is the job of stem cells to see to it that this occurs. They are found at the tips of the shoots and roots, the so-called meristems.

To understand the role of physical forces at a cellular level, it is necessary to track mechanical properties during cellular processes. Here we present a protocol that uses flat atomic force ...

Stem cells, found at the tips of the shoots and roots of plants, can transform themselves into other types of cells and develop new organs, such as leaves, fruits, and twigs, throughout the entire ...