When a cell receives a message from outside, it generates a molecule called cyclic AMP (cAMP) to relay this message. To ...

Microtubules are dynamic, tubular polymers composed of αβ-tubulin dimers that form an essential framework within eukaryotic cells. They orchestrate a wide range of cellular functions including ...

Mitochondria can lose power like batteries, but they can potentially be regenerated—a promising development than can be used ...

Tiny structures inside your cells keep your body alive by turning food into fuel. These structures, called mitochondria, ...

An international study led by the University of Basel has discovered that nuclear pore complexes—tiny gateways in the nuclear ...

In the rapidly evolving field of drug discovery, single-cell analysis has become an invaluable tool for understanding cellular heterogeneity and molecular pathways. However, traditional single-cell ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Lysosomes – membrane-bound structures within each cell of humans and all animals – are sometimes known as the cells' "garbage disposals" or "cellular janitors." The structures are ...

One of the hallmarks of cancer cells is their ability to evade apoptosis, or programmed cell death, through changes in ...

Scientists are learning how to revive faltering human cells by loading them with fresh power plants, effectively repairing ...

New research from Emory University suggests that the toll of caregiving extends beyond emotional and logistical burdens.