Technique allows researchers to toggle on individual genes that regulate cell growth, development, and function.…
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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.
UCLA-led study into a mechanism that causes mitochondria to split could be a step to…
Defective mitochondria – the ‘batteries’ that power the cells of our bodies – could in…
McGill University researchers have discovered that the FOXG1 gene can control brain cell growth, making…
Sex chromosomes, particularly genes that escape X-inactivation in XX individuals, play a key role in…
Experiment sheds light on the molecular evolution of RNA. Researchers at the University of Tokyo…
The synaptic pruning of newborn neurons by microglia depends on phosphatidylserine in the adult brain.…
Yale researchers have found a way to enhance the effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy by…
Research reveals detailed mitochondrial responses to exercise, uncovering 185 protein changes. The findings may lead…
The protein p53 activates leader cells for tissue repair and ensures their removal after healing.…
Baylor College of Medicine researchers created a human nose organoid to study viral infections, revealing…
Essential nutrient passes between cells via ‘jumping genes.’ Your gut bacteria need vitamin B12 just…
Salk researchers pinpoint a sound-sensitive mammalian protein that lets them activate brain, heart or other…
For the first time, a molecular movie has captured in detail the process of an…
A study reveals that yeast can regulate membrane phase separation, adjusting it based on environmental…
Researchers at Harvard’s Wyss Institute, Harvard Medical School, and the ETH Zurich predict and validate…
A study reveals that magnesium is vital for T cells’ effectiveness in combating cancer and…
BD and EMBL have developed BD CellView Image Technology, a flow cytometry advancement that enables…