The chirality of tissues and organs is essential for their proper function and development. Tissue-level chirality derives from the chirality of individual cells that comprise the tissue, and cellular ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a previously unknown process used by epithelial cells to alleviate epithelial tissue crowding and avoid cell damage and loss, according to a recent ...

Researchers have developed mice with organs containing human cells, using a convenient and surprising approach — injecting the cells directly into the amniotic fluid of pregnant mice.

Managing Upper and Lower Airway Diseases: The Role of Epithelial-Driven Inflammation This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.

Glial cells play an important role in supporting the body's nervous system. Several types of glial cells exist. Learn more here.