Scientists have identified a small flaw in the enzyme GPX4 that prevents neurons from defending…
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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 captured an unprecedented, real-time view of influenza viruses as they move across and…
Researchers at LMU have uncovered how ribosomes, the cell’s protein builders, also act as early…
Scientists have uncovered how a molecule called spermine, naturally produced by the body, helps cells…
Researchers at Texas A&M have found a way to revive tired or damaged cells by…
A newly identified cancer pathway may finally reveal how to stop pancreatic tumors before they…
Six feet of human DNA crammed into a tiny nucleus relies on an elegant system…
New research indicates that complex life began forming almost a billion years earlier than previously…
Researchers have found that neurons can burn and even make their own fat to power…
Groups of normal cbiells can sense far into their surroundings, helping explain cancer cell migration.…
A TOR-targeting cancer drug unexpectedly extends yeast lifespan through a newly discovered metabolic feedback loop.…
Scientists uncover a basic principle that shows how higher nutrient levels change the pace of…
EMBL researchers have created a new AI tool that uses a “molecular laser tag” approach…
Two new studies uncover unexpected ways that microbes move, offering insights that could impact our…
The findings may have important implications for diseases linked to mitochondrial dysfunction. A newly identified…
The zap-and-freeze approach let scientists observe ultrafast synaptic recycling in both mouse and human brain…
A Penn-led research team has uncovered how hydralazine, one of the oldest blood pressure medications…
Scientists found that certain macrophages form neuron-like connections with muscle fibers and deliver calcium to…