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

In his first inaugural address, Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” While ...

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.