Scientists have grown realistic early human embryo models from stem cells, unlocking new paths in…
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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.
Scientists have linked mutations in the GEMIN5 gene to a rare neurological disorder involving developmental…
Salk scientists reveal new insights into neurodegenerative disorders and potential for genetic therapies. Neurons lack…
Researchers have mapped the gene activity of osteocytes to improve their understanding of skeletal disease.…
International research team including Göttingen University first to describe tree-like internal anatomy of symbiotic worm…
Freiburg researchers explain an evolutionary step in the symbiosis between plants and nitrogen-fixing bacteria. What…
COVID-19 damages lungs by causing runaway inflammation, blocking repair, and triggering scarring. IL-1ß is a…
Salk researchers and collaborators show how the protein damages cells, confirming COVID-19 as a primarily…
Macrophages help restore blood flow in damaged tissues, offering potential for new cardiovascular treatments. Cardiovascular…
Mouse Study Identifies Diverse Spectrum of Neurons That Govern Movement In a mouse study, National…
Finnish researchers have used AI to link T cells to their targets, helping to decode…
An ancient immune response regulates the development of beneficial symbioses. Microalgae of the dinoflagellate group…
Targeting the tumor-feeding process of macropinocytosis may lead to breakthrough treatments for pancreatic and other…
The ability to culture coral cells could usher in a new era in coral biology…
Researchers found that DNA replication timing controls how regulatory factors bind to DNA, guiding cell…
SARS-CoV-2 may exploit tiny motifs in cell receptors to invade and replicate in cells, revealing…
Membranes Unlock Potential to Vastly Increase Cell-Free Vaccine Production By cracking open a cellular membrane,…
Researchers link COPB1 gene mutations to a new childhood brain disorder, using tadpoles to confirm…