Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay shed light on the origins of Mimivirus…
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.
Researchers create novel CRISPR-based fly species as a new method of controlling gene drive spread.…
Global brain activity seen on fMRI, and its connection with cerebrospinal fluid flow weaker in…
Neuroscientists at Synapsy have identified one of the mechanisms behind the antidepressant effect of lactate,…
Hydraulic Instability Decides Who’s to Die and Who’s to Live In many species including humans,…
Scientists from Japan employ a novel two-step method of labeling neurotransmitter receptor proteins to track…
Scientists have classified two major nuclear architectures across species and identified the protein condensin II…
Salk Institute research reveals clues about molecular changes underlying muscle loss tied to aging. One…
A new genetic map of Plasmodium falciparum reveals how the malaria parasite changes as it…
First Inhalable Nanobody Proven Effective Against COVID-19 in Hamsters In a paper published today (May…
A new algorithm links cell types across species separated by millions of years, helping scientists…
Thyroid hormones control clownfish stripe timing, with faster development in more toxic anemones due to…
Study lays groundwork for developing drugs to treat or prevent addiction in humans and provides…
Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers identify a novel target and a potential new…
Anti-cancer treatments may cause faster biological aging, leading to fatigue and inflammation. Managing inflammation could…
Ancient EF-Tu proteins were versatile and heat-resistant, offering clues about early evolution and potential use…
Avocatin B from avocados targets a vital leukemia enzyme, potentially enabling safer treatments for acute…
A new study links Alzheimer’s microglial activity to the gene Hif1a, which regulates plaque uptake.…