The role of the human yolk sac in supporting early embryonic development and the first wave of the prenatal immune system has been mapped in a study published today (17 August) in Science. Researchers ...

The autonomic nervous system orchestrates the functions of internal organs such as the heart and gut, serving as a connection ...

What is an Organ-on-a-Chip? An organ-on-a-chip is a microfluidic device that simulates the key functions and physiological responses of a specific human organ or organ system on a miniaturized scale.

Medical science has made remarkable progress in recent decades. Earlier, when an organ in the body was damaged, the only option was an organ transplant from another person. But now, artificial organs ...