The ability of a cell to divide, to proliferate, is essential for life and gives rise to the formation of complex organisms from a single cell. It also allows the replacement of used cells from a ...

How do blood vessels stay strong, flexible, and responsive to the body's changing need for oxygen and nutrients? The answer lies not only in biology—but also in physics. Researchers at Åbo Akademi ...

When adults became angry after remembering past experiences, the function of cells lining the blood vessels was negatively impaired, which may restrict blood flow. Previous research has found that ...

The brain relies on real-time delivery of oxygen and nutrients through its microvasculature, which threads through neural ...

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion, according to the American Red Cross. “Blood transfusion is a highly critical, life-saving clinical procedure for a variety of patients, ...

Fluoride levels were higher in the blood of U.S. adolescents with lower renal function, according to a study published June 7 in Environmental Research. The findings suggest a relationship between ...

Basophils are the rarest type of white blood cell (WBC). Sometimes called granulocytes, the cells hold tiny granules full of histamine. Basophils can also trigger your allergic reaction. They can ...