Biology

Two early trials of an engineered tumor-fighting cell therapy found responses in two-thirds of 15 patients at the chosen dose, without the harsh drug IL-2.

A newly identified protein controls the intermembrane space between mitochondrial membranes — a discovery that reframes how our cells tune their power plants.

How a single-cell model flagged two everyday drugs that may delay preterm labor

Explore how optogenetics won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology and the groundbreaking research by Karl Deisseroth and team.

Learn how to choose the right storage conditions for biological samples, from temperature options to sample tracking and more.

Small Intestine Absorption and Efficient Nutrient Transport

Amylase digests starches. Pepsin breaks proteins. Lipase handles fats. The process starts in your mouth and ends in your small intestine. Understanding these enzymes helps you appreciate your digestive system.

Explore the impact of viral lung infection, its symptoms, and how to recognize the need for medical care effectively.

Your lungs work every second without you noticing. They inflate and deflate like a perfect bellows. But how much air can they really hold? The answer lies in understanding lung volumes…

Breathing has two parts. First is inspiration, or breathing in. Your main muscle, the diaphragm, moves down. Your chest becomes bigger.