New method bridges in situ microscopy with single-cell omics. Scientists can now select individual cells…
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.
Neuroscientists at University College London (UCL) have used laser beams to “switch on” neurons in…
Finding just the right model to study human development — from the early embryonic stage…
Each year ligament injuries sideline thousands of athletes and regular citizens. Recovery is long and…
Mutation to MARK4 makes proteins stickier and more likely to clump in brain. Researchers from…
‘Mini-lungs’ grown from tissue donated to Cambridge hospitals has provided a team of scientists from…
Insights into century-old controversy about key gland’s development arise from research led by the Keck…
Researchers say viral transmission risk is low, even when candies are handled by infected persons,…
Many of the fundamental principles in biology and essentially all pathways regulating development were identified…
The precise timing of a bird’s complex song is driven in part by the often-ignored…
Study confirms bats adopt multiple strategies to reduce pro-inflammatory responses, thus mitigating potential immune-mediated tissue…
Discovery that bacterial biofilms behave like animal embryos sheds new light on the origin of…
Scientists develop a better, redder biosensor for biological research. With a little tweak of the…
One way CBD appears to reduce the “cytokine storm” that damages the lungs and kills…
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An international collaboration has provided the first insights into a new type of silk produced…
While most COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic or mild, severe complications associated with acute respiratory distress…
The research could help development of new pest control methods. A unique study conducted by…