Scientists apply principles of math and physics to unravel the mystery of how the endoplasmic reticulum, an organelle vital ...

Growing cells in the laboratory is an art that humans have mastered decades ago. Recreating entire three-dimensional tissues is much more challenging. Researchers are developing a new hydrogel-based ...

The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It makes up about 15% of our body weight and protects us from pathogens, dehydration and temperature extremes. Skin diseases are therefore more than ...

In addition to shortness of breath, there may be abnormal crackling sounds as you breathe from just under the skin of the neck or chest (known ... Charalampidis C, Youroukou A, Lazaridis G, et al.

Frequent and excessive drinking can lead to several problems with the skin including flushing, reduced elasticity, and dryness. Some changes can be benign, such as dry skin or flushing.

Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo in Season 1 of Grey's Anatomy. (Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) ...

A mother in northern Nigeria is visibly upset as she clutches her two-year-old child, who has burns and discoloured skin on his face and legs. The 32-year-old used skin-whitening products on all ...

Genetics, age, obesity, and hormone imbalances can all contribute to skin tag development, although the cause is not always clear. Removal options include cryotherapy and excision. Skin tags ...

(NEXSTAR) – New cases of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus have been identified in at least two states’ hospital systems. Candida auris, also called C. auris, was first identified in the U.S ...

Now, US researchers have discovered that the epithelial cells that line our skin and organs are able to signal the same way to communicate peril. They just use a long, slow 'scream', rather than the ...