Cells

“The anus was a prerequisite for intelligence” said one biologist

Your brain might be like a computer, and your digestive system might be like a tube. But in the end, your whole body is just a bag full of bags

Researchers have created “anthrobots” out of human lung cells that are capable of moving independently and even healing damaged tissue

“Cell atlases” offer an unprecedented look at how kidney cells become diseased and how fetal cells invade and remodel the placenta’s blood vessels

Recent news of complex embryo models revived debates over stem cells and human cloning. But biology says there’s nothing to worry about

At 25 days old, these specimens could be the oldest primate embryos ever grown outside the womb

Ova don’t make a woman, and sperm don’t make a man

Being infected with HIV is no longer a terminal diagnosis, but researchers are looking to fill the gaps that remain to ensure treatment reaches all who need it

A new study in rats suggests “powerhouse” organelles could help heal not only hearts but other organs damaged by lack of oxygen during cardiac arrest

A miniature antenna can transmit data from inside cells without using damaging microwaves

Ardem Patapoutian shared the physiology or medicine prize for work on mechanisms crucial to everything from bladder control to knowing where our limbs are

Nikon’s Small World in Motion video competition is filled with moving delights.