Researchers at the University of Cologne have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that links two fundamental processes ...

Blood transfusions are crucial in human and veterinary medicine, yet human blood reserves are in constant need of donors, while blood bank systems in veterinary care are nearly nonexistent. This ...

Jennifer Finch, bassist for the rock band L7, has died after a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. She was 59.

Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red blood cells in ways that make them less flexible and more prone to breakdown, ...

Stem cells are a special type of cell that can be found in almost every tissue of your body, including your bone marrow (the spongy center of certain bones). Stem cells have the power to make more of ...