Researchers discovered that PLK1 triggers a process ensuring centromere preservation during cell division by activating…
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Cell Biology is the branch of biology that focuses on the structure, function, and behavior of cells—the fundamental units of life. It investigates how cells grow, divide, communicate, and respond to their environment, offering insights into processes such as gene expression, protein synthesis, and cellular signaling. By studying both single-celled organisms and the specialized cells of multicellular life, researchers uncover the mechanisms underlying health, development, and disease. Advances in cell biology drive breakthroughs in medicine, genetics, and biotechnology. This page highlights the latest research and discoveries shaping our understanding of life at the cellular level.
Crowded cells form concentric circles by slowing growth, a study finds. Scott Weady’s team’s models…
Researchers at Kyushu University have discovered a vital role for calcium in getting rid of…
Scientists from EMBL Heidelberg and the University of Virginia have uncovered an intriguing mechanism by…
Researchers have developed a peptoid-based antiviral therapy that mimics the immune system to target viruses…
Researchers are developing a new generation of antiviral drugs that target the membranes of viruses…
Scientists researched a drug called IU1 for its potential to alleviate age-related issues in protein…
STING, a protein known for antiviral signaling, also protects cells from stress by promoting autophagy…
In the embryonic development of vertebrates, 5-formylcytosine activates genes. Professor Christof Niehrs and his team…
Researchers have found that a previously underestimated aspect of our cells has a significant impact…
Scientists used light-activated droplets to reposition DNA, offering new insights into gene expression and disease…
Building on their groundbreaking research in epigenetics and transposable elements related to aging, scientists at…
UC Merced researchers have found that the protein OTUD6 can alter protein production in cells,…
Scientists from Baylor College have identified a new cell type in the human brain that…
Researchers at MD Anderson have identified a molecule that diminishes age-related inflammation and enhances brain…
New research from the University of Chicago reveals that alternative splicing plays a much bigger…
DNA methylation, essential for regulating gene expression and cell function, is crucially maintained by CDCA7,…
According to the research, these mitochondrial DNA insertions could be linked to early death. Mitochondria…