It has long been thought that only nerve and heart cells use electric impulses to communicate, while epithelial cells — which ...

Scientists discover "electric spiking" communication in previously thought to be mute cells, paving the way for bioelectric ...

This infographic highlights the key advantages of CHO cells and the technologies that are pushing the boundaries of cell ...

Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This 'barrier' tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called 'junctions'. They ensure cell cohesion and regulate ...

Skin Cells Communicate by 'Screaming' With Each Other Over Long Distances During Injuries, Say Scientists Experts continually are trying to understand how the human body responds to stimuli. Over the ...

Iris Kulbatski, a neuroscientist by training and word surgeon by trade, is a science editor with The Scientist's Creative Services Team. She holds a PhD in Medical Science and a Certificate in ...

It has long been thought that only nerve and heart cells use electric impulses to communicate, while epithelial cells -- which compose the linings of ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) find it harder to get pregnant, have more frequent miscarriages and have a higher ...