Mitochondria are cell organelles surrounded by a double membrane. In addition to numerous essential functions in the ...

When a sound is loud enough, it doesn’t just ring in your ears — it seems to vibrate through your bones and your chest too. Now, scientists have discovered that this sensation may go far deeper than ...

A new study says consuming olive oil could increase the number of 'fat cell soldiers' in the army, leading to obesity and heart problems.

New research has made a breakthrough in understanding how our cells manage to stay healthy by recycling important fat molecules.

Scientists have pinpointed and described unusual subtypes of fat cells that may help scientists explain why gut fat is linked to poor health. The research could open up new avenues for medical ...

Research shows belly fat accumulation is linked to aging cells, not just sedentary lifestyle choices. Stem cells transform with age and continue producing fat cells, but healthy behaviors can help.

A newly identified cartilage cell generates fat vacuoles and makes the surrounding tissues pliable. This helps keep the ear and nose tips bouncy.

Experts highlight the complex mix of genetics, biology and environment in obesity. Study shows fat cells' memory affects metabolism and weight management.

The study reveals how ER-stressed adipocytes remotely regulate UPR activation in hepatocytes through the secretion of ceramide (Cer), a fat molecule that plays a major role in cell structure ...

Scientists used implanted fat cells to gobble up available nutrients around cancer tumors, starving the tumors to death.