The body's cells respond to stress-toxins, mutations, starvation or other assaults-by pausing normal functions to focus on conserving energy, repairing damaged components and boosting defenses.

Cells don’t just follow a rigid script when responding to stress – they’re far more adaptable than we thought. A new study ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A woman was rescued off of a hiking trail in Scottsdale Monday with symptoms of heat exhaustion, according to the city's fire department.

Advanced techniques are allowing scientists to witness the process where plant cells generate cellulose fibers.