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For the first time, biologists have altered natural bioelectrical signals among cells to directly specify the type of new organ to be created at a particular location within a vertebrate organism. Using genetic manipulation of membrane voltage in Xenopus (frog) embryos, Tufts University scientists were able to cause tadpoles to grow eyes outside of the head area.

At this time of year, days get shorter and the dark nights get longer in the Northern Hemisphere. During the winter months, the human body has less access to natural sunlight and the positive effects of irradiation caused by the sun’s ultraviolet light striking the cells of the skin. We know today that exposure to natural sunshine is important as our bodies manufacture certain essential ...

Tissue engineering pursues the aim of replacing natural tissue after injuries and illnesses with implants which enable the body to regenerate itself with the patients own cells.

The workings of the cells in the body is akin to an orchestra – beautiful music if all goes well, horrible noise if something turns awry.

New findings indicate that cocoa flavanols may be an important part of a healthy diet for people with cardiovascular disease, which affects more than 80 million Americans, according to research by a team of internationally-renowned researchers, including scientists from Mars Inc.