Under the surface of an organ, many different cell types participate in crucial interactions. This means that when an organ suffers damage, fixing it is not as easy as slapping on a Band-Aid.

WASHINGTON — Chronic heartburn appears to be fueling the nation's fastest-growing cancer, esophageal cancer. About 3 million Americans are thought to have a type of esophagus damage from severe acid ...

Students recently unveiled their invention of a robotic actuator -- the 'muscle' that converts energy into a robot's physical movement -- that has the ability to detect punctures or pressure, heal the ...