Cells taken from patients at the time of diagnosis who later developed severe COVID-19 show…
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.
Glutamate and GABA in the brain have reverse relationships with math ability, which switch during…
Researchers identify molecular cues that make developing neurons remodel their connections. At this very moment,…
RIKEN scientists engineered the first gene-edited opossum, unlocking new frontiers in marsupial and biomedical science.…
Sex and age dramatically alter immune cell responses, influencing risks for sepsis and autoimmune diseases.…
An international collaboration elucidates the mechanisms that facilitate accurate identification of moving images. Imagine meeting…
Scientists have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 may infiltrate the brain by infecting pericytes around blood vessels,…
Cells undergoing cell death protect their neighbors to maintain tissue integrity. To enable tissue renewal,…
Enzyme with central role in cancer and type 2 diabetes also activates “clean-up” protein in…
Genetics toolkit targets less researched Culex mosquitoes, which transmit West Nile virus and avian malaria.…
Results from a TGen-led international study suggest that SARS-CoV-2 takes advantage of genetic changes among…
Plant sperm epigenetics are shaped by small RNAs, enabling genome stability and new biotech possibilities.…
New biodegradable nanoparticles for photodynamic therapy that enter cancer cells and ‘shut down’ their mitochondria…
New AI-powered imaging has exposed how cells use energy during movement and revealed a hidden…
Metabolic Enzyme Promotes Neuroblastoma Aggressiveness High-risk neuroblastoma is an aggressive childhood cancer with poor treatment…
Cancer cells patch membrane holes using macropinocytosis. Disabling this process kills the cells, revealing a…
Targeting senescent cells with senolytic drugs has been shown to reduce spinal cord scarring and…
An international team led by Xavier Trepat at IBEC, with support from “La Caixa Foundation,…