Discovery suggests glial cells may be important in other organs as well. Glial cells in…
Browsing: Cell Biology
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.
A Caltech team used RD-SPRITE to show that non-coding RNAs create compartments in the nucleus,…
Reproductive Sciences experts at Cincinnati Children’s discover that the gene Cdc42 is required to support…
Viruses have a bad reputation. They are responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic and a long…
A multi-disciplinary team of scientists at Lehigh University and the University of Lausanne discover and…
Study First To Show How Some Toxins and Drugs Enter Cells For decades, scientists have…
The mechanism which allows β-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, to kill MRSA has been revealed for…
Nanometer imaging of live bacteria shows uneven outer membranes with potential weak spots, opening new…
A study shows that muscle fibers can repair themselves by rearranging their nuclei, which move…
Researchers have achieved single-cell ultrasound imaging by engineering cells with acoustic reporter genes that burst…
Researchers glean a more complete picture of a structure called the nuclear pore complex by…
A new study has shown how circadian rhythms in heart cells help to change heart…
Scientists discover how T cell assassins reload their weapons to kill and kill again. Cambridge…
A new study shows a link between patient survival and changes in tumor cell mass…
Molecules move within elongated protrusions to help stabilize migrating cells inside the bloodstream. An innovative…
Specialized cells that propagate heartbeats have the capacity to regenerate after birth, study by UT…
Findings have implications in understanding, preventing and treating multiple lung diseases. Lung immunity is essential…
Radiation activates club cells that secrete molecules inhibiting MDSCs, thereby enhancing lung cancer immunotherapy response—even…