Scientists have engineered frog embryos so that blue light can precisely control the Wnt pathway,…
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.
On the Outskirts of the Nucleus If you open a biology textbook and run through…
Plant roots and animal embryos rely on the same chemical for successful development. What do…
The second week of gestation represents a critical stage of embryo development, or embryogenesis. Failure…
DNA supercoiling is an important contributor to the control of gene expression, and not just…
A new model suggests early protocells divided due to internal heat from chemical reactions, causing…
Aging reduces immune cells in fat that keep us warm. Stimulating these cells in older…
Researchers developed NanoporeTERs—engineered proteins readable by nanopore sensors—to monitor dozens of cellular processes in parallel,…
Beige fat protects the brain by reducing inflammation. Its absence triggers cognitive decline, while its…
Natural killer cells use lipid shields to survive attacks. Some cancer cells mimic this defense,…
Scientists have created brain organoids that grow eye-like structures with functional retinal cells. This marks…
Poor reporting of cell culture conditions risks reproducibility—scientists urge global standards and better monitoring tools.…
Technique for editing bacterial genomes can record interactions between cells, may offer a way to…
TDP-43 is essential for cholesterol production and uptake in myelin-forming brain cells. Loss of this…
HEI10 protein clustering sets genetic crossover patterns, a discovery that could boost crop breeding and…
A University of Pennsylvania-led study shows how, despite having nearly identical amino acid sequences, two…
Neutrophils in lung tumors consume glucose more efficiently due to higher Glut1 levels, prolonging their…
Researchers found that loss of a specific histone marker limits inner ear cell regeneration. Restoring…