NIH-funded findings point to a role for saliva in SARS-CoV-2 transmission. An international team of…
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.
Vape aerosol showed far less cellular disruption than cigarette smoke, supporting its harm-reduction potential. A…
Human brain cells take longer to mature than those of apes, giving them more time…
Researchers from Nara Institute of Science and Technology have broadened the known functions of an…
Melting Glaciers Accelerate River Carbon Decomposition The loss of glaciers worldwide enhances the breakdown of…
Genome-Edited Algae May Power the Future of Sustainable Biofuel A single-celled alga undergoes genome surgery…
More than 400 patients with SCN2A-related disorders described in literature have genetic and clinical data…
Researchers found that adipose-derived stem cells from donors could effectively treat radiation-exposed mice, matching the…
Phase 2 clinical trial could begin immediately for clofazimine, an FDA-approved drug on WHO’s List…
Results published on March 11, 2021, show it is possible to identify Parkinson’s Disease based…
Photosynthetic bacteria adapt to environment by using quantum mechanics to steer energy. Photosynthetic organisms harvest…
Researchers design a new highly-selective tool to study “undruggable” proteins through the sugars they depend…
NTU Singapore researchers developed ASO-1, an RNA-based compound that selectively inhibits TYK2, showing promise for…
Researchers are testing a universal flu vaccine that activates T cells for lasting protection and…
Membrane-localized phage proteins may also help revitalize, enhance existing antibiotics. A study from the Center…
Proteins choreograph the infinitesimal dance of living cells and functional biomaterials. An interdisciplinary research team…
Bone Marrow Cells Show Promise for Stroke Recovery Results of a clinical trial released in STEM…
Oocyte growth relies on physical phenomena that drive smaller cells to dump their contents into…