An ‘eat-me’ signal displayed on cell surfaces requires activation of a lipid-scrambling protein by a…
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.
Artificial Intelligence is now capable of generating novel, functionally active proteins, thanks to recently published…
The field test, called NIRVANA, can simultaneously detect and sequence SARS-CoV-2, influenza and other viruses.…
Odontoblasts, the cells that form a tooth’s dentin, have a newly discovered function: Sensing cold,…
A New Hydrogel Converts Cancer Cells Into Stem Cells A hydrogel, a type of soft…
Newly discovered peroxisome subcompartments may enhance fat processing and reshape our understanding of cell metabolism…
NIH-funded findings point to a role for saliva in SARS-CoV-2 transmission. An international team of…
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…