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IISc researchers uncover how stiffness of cell's microenvironment affects form & function. Changes in stiffness alter cell structure & function, which can lead to tissue fibrosis, scar formation & even cardiac arrest. Study focused on TGF-β signalling protein, which is regulated by mechanical forces like substrate stiffness. Future research to…

Heman Bekele was inspired by Ethiopian workers laboring under the sun, and wanted to help ‘as many people as possible’

People with cancer of the unknown primary usually have a poor prognosis.

Netflix’s beautifully realised historical biography of life certainly has ambition. Perhaps 4 billion species have existed in as many years of Earth’s history: an embarrassment of riches for eight 50-minute episodes.

Demystifying the world of functional and adaptogenic mushrooms

More than 900,000 people in the capital will receive free test in the post

Research council endorses lowering screening age in clinical practise guidelines, a position advocated by Bowel Cancer Australia for years

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

Nine scientists and philosophers proposed a new law of nature that includes the biological evolution described by Darwin as a vibrant example of a much broader phenomenon

Ability to reverse cancer’s resistance to therapy opens possibility of treatment for late-diagnosed men

Researchers said their discovery is ‘tremendously exciting’.