All eukaryotic cells have a cell membrane, also known as a plasma membrane. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer that contains various lipids, membrane proteins and sugars. These are essential for ...

The eukaryotic cell cycle is a series of well-defined and carefully timed events that allow a cell to grow and divide. According to Geoffery Cooper, author of " The Cell: A Molecular Approach, 2nd Ed.

The eukaryotic cell is neatly compartmentalized into membrane-bound organelles that perform various functions. Among them, the nucleus houses the genetic material.

That, to him, argues against a gradual evolution of the eukaryotic cell. In fact, some evidence suggests that key eukaryotic features were acquired all at once, rather than gradually.

"Eukaryotic cells are defined by having mitochondria, so it's a big surprise for us that it's possible for a eukaryotic cell to still be viable without mitochondria," says Anna Karnkowska, a ...

Mitosis orchestrates eukaryotic cell division, maintaining genetic fidelity and playing a key role in development, tissue homeostasis, and cancer progression.

A decade ago, the existence of Asgard archaea was unknown. However, in 2015, researchers analyzing deep-sea sediments uncovered gene fragments that suggested the presence of a new, previously ...

For the first time, researchers have produced an artificial eukaryotic cell capable of undertaking multiple chemical reactions through working organelles made using polymers.

That, to him, argues against a gradual evolution of the eukaryotic cell. Trichomonas vaginalis, Giardia lamblia and Trypanosoma brucei (left to right) are all considered primitive eukaryotes.

Cytoskeletal filaments provide the basis for cell movement. For instance, cilia and (eukaryotic) flagella move as a result of microtubules sliding along each other. In fact, cross sections of ...

Scientists have found the first eukaryotic organism that functions fine without mitochondria, the "powerhouses" that make energy for the cells of yeast, humans and other animals.