Breakthrough in gene editing should allow scientists to answer key questions in biology. A team…
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.
Studying viral outbreaks in single cells could reveal new ways to defeat them. Many viruses,…
Sticky webs of DNA released from immune cells known as neutrophils may cause much of…
Smart virus outfoxed: Russian researchers have found MicroRNA molecules potentially capable of repressing the replication…
Since the start of the pandemic, scientists have learned that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes…
Researchers led by Takeo Yoshikawa at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have…
A team* of scientists from ASU and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) led by Hao…
Study shows adding stem cells to educational intervention can significantly help kids with autism. Results…
Salk study is the first to reveal ways cells from the human circulatory system change…
Flavorings combine with solvents in e-cigarettes to produce new toxic chemicals that irritate the airways,…
Your genetic code determines that you will grow two arms and two legs. The same…
Thanks to a metabolic adjustment, the cells can remain functional despite damage to the mitochondria.…
Researchers analyze thousands of microbial genomes and discover that two abundant groups produce energy using…
New findings may provide new therapeutic target and help explain why IBD and other autoimmune…
A novel connection between primordial organisms and complex life has been discovered, as new evidence…
A protein that’s common throughout the body plays a key role in regulating glucose levels,…
Why people perceive motion in some static images has mystified not only those who view…
A Louisiana State University Health New Orleans radiologist and evolutionary anatomist have teamed up to…