Watch the birth of platelets in the lungs of mice, a finding that contributes to a new understanding of the respiratory organs' role in blood formation. In this webinar, learn how next-gen CAR-T ...

Hematopoiesis is a process which generates the cells that are found in the blood. It's long been thought that hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) that are found in bone marrow give rise to all blood cells ...

The formation of blood vessels is a complex process involving the interplay of proteins and mechanic forces. In two studies, a research team at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, Switzerland, ...

Researchers have developed an artificial tissue in which human blood stem cells remain functional for a prolonged period of time. Scientists from the University of Basel, University Hospital Basel, ...

It has only recently become known that two parallel systems of blood formation exist in the body, originating from different precursor cells. Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) ...

Following one cell through development can pose many challenges. Researchers overcame them by inserting tags into cells as a kind of barcode so they can be tracked individually in their natural state.

Contrary to previous belief, stem cells, from which all new blood cells are formed, remain in bone marrow in the blood cancer type acute lymphocytic leukemia. This disease, however, causes a hidden ...

Imagine being able to count the different types of blood cells being formed inside the tiny bones of a mouse and pinpointing the strings and clusters of cells within the bone marrow that are ...

Winter can quietly change blood flow, making it thicker and more prone to clotting. Doctors explain the science and simple ...

Stress is inevitable. But too much of it can be terrible for our health. Chronic stress can increase our risk for heart disease and strokes. It may also help cancer spread. How this works has remained ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Without even thinking about it, the bone marrow in your body is ...

Vitamin B12 is essential for blood formation, nerve and brain function, and energy metabolism. Deficiency is common in vegetarians, older adults, and malabsorption states and causes fatigue, ...