The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the portion of the cell responsible for manufacturing and folding proteins. Proteins are ...

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham is accelerating spatial biology research with announcement of $160,000 worth of ...

Organelles in cells were originally often independent cells, which were incorporated by host cells and lost their ...

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The interplay between aging and cellular senescence reveals insights into chronic inflammation and potential strategies for enhancing healthspan and longevity.

Just as cities must carefully manage the flow of cars in and out of downtown, cells regulate the movement of molecules into ...

For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how ...

The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognized Yale researchers for their contributions to medicine, ...

The same genes could hold the key to regenerating cells in the ear and eye, according to a new mouse study from the USC Stem ...

Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This 'barrier' tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called 'junctions'. They ensure cell cohesion and regulate ...