As 2025 comes to a close, the editors at The Scientist asked researchers to reflect on the biggest breakthroughs in cell biology this year. They named advances in everything from embryo models for ...

In the same vein as weather forecast models that predict developing storms, researchers have now developed a method to predict the cell activity in tissues over time. The new software combines ...

There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

The lab as we know it today is being transformed by how we think about medical research and drug discovery, as well as the intersection of artificial intelligence and biotechnology. As someone who has ...

In its effort to correlate genomic structure with gene function, the 4D Nucleome Consortium (4DN), led by Job Dekker, Ph.D., ...

Research and drug discovery are undergoing a transformation, driven by the rise of 3D cell culture models that better replicate human biology. Unlike traditional 2D cultures and animal models, which ...

Scientists are exploring ways to mimic the origins of human life without two fundamental components: sperm and egg. They are coaxing clusters of stem cells – programmable cells that can transform into ...

3D cell models like spheroids and organoids are transforming the way we study complex biological processes—but they come with challenges. To meet this need, Sartorius has introduced the Incucyte ® CX3 ...

Biology has always been an unruly science. Cells divide when they want to. Genes switch on and off like temperamental lights.

Cells do more than carry out chemical reactions. New theoretical work suggests they may also generate usable electrical ...