Scientists have developed a detailed map of the breast tissue which shows that as woman age, cells decline and multiply less, ...

Researchers have discovered a new way that epithelial cells, which form layers in organs like the skin and stomach, attach to one another, and how they perceive growth signals at these attachments, ...

Epithelial cells line the body’s surfaces to protect against physical damage, pathogens, and dehydration. These cells play key roles in absorbing nutrients and removing waste products, as well as ...

In particular, the appearance of defects in the cellular patterns of epithelial layers promotes cell death and elimination from the tissues. There are several examples in nature where a molecule or ...

Are prematurely aged or overworked stem cells a significant factor in chronic lung disease? Findings of a study just released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM) say this is likely so. The ...