Long cast as villains, some protists, such as Blastocystis, are potentially beneficial to human health.

Animals, from worms and sponges to jellyfish and whales, contain anywhere from a few thousand to tens of trillions of nearly ...

Coffee has long been lauded for its health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, it may enhance brain function. It’s also been shown to increase alertness, aid in weight management, boost mood and ...

New research illustrates how the biological aging clock resets in Anthrobots, tiny multicellular organisms grown from a ...

While the energy boost our cup of Joe delivers each morning is enough for most of us to justify its daily consumption, caffeine has also been associated with a number of health benefits, such as ...

Using 'fission yeast', a single-celled organism that mirrors many of the inner workings of human cells, the research team ...

Scientists have discovered that caffeine doesn’t just perk up your brain—it energizes your cells in a way that could slow ...

New research shows that caffeine may help slow ageing at the cellular level by activating AMPK, a key energy-sensing pathway.

Two studies unveiled at the 85th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in Chicago point to progress in ...

Chinese researchers have decoded the metabolic cycle of yeast using mathematical analysis, revealing striking parallels with ...

Modern humans have existed for over 200,000 years, and each new generation has begun with a single cell-dividing, changing ...