Imaging wall-less plant cells every six minutes for 24 hours revealed how the cells build their protective barriers.

Plant cells are surrounded by an intricately structured protective coat called the cell wall. It’s built of cellulose microfibrils intertwined with polysaccharides like hemicellulose or pectin.

Plants don't just grow, they build. From towering trees to delicate flowers, complex plant shapes are sculpted with ...

With increased awareness about food sources and their environmental impacts, replacing animal-derived products in food and ...

In a breakthrough finding, researchers have discovered that immune cells near the spinal cord are triggered by estrogen and progesterone to produce a natural painkiller called enkephalin.

Quinoa porridge: Using quinoa in place of oats can give you a slight protein boost. Cook the quinoa in coconut or almond milk ...

A biotech company recently announced that it's implanted another pig kidney into a human recipient. Here's what to know.

The opaque nature of these solar cells can block sunlight reaching plants and hinder their growth. As such, there’s a need for advanced semi-transparent solar cells that can provide sufficient power ...

Researchers found that a small population of immune cells in the mouse intestine prevents allergic responses to food, suggesting that targeting such cells therapeutically could potentially lead to a ...