During embryonic development, the intestine of the Drosophila fly divides into distinct chambers thanks to the formation of constrictions at specific points of the tissue. The Wingless (Wg) signaling ...

Cells can also send out packages called exosomes, lipid vesicles that bubble off from the cell membrane. But for about 20 years we have known about another way for cells to get in touch: by forming ...

Several medications now calm painful inflammation in the intestines. Diets free of ultraprocessed foods also help ...

Until now, skin cells have been viewed as barriers that can respond to electric stimuli. Turns out, they also generate ...