In mouse brain cells, and in follow-up work involving worms and human cortical neurons, the team found that many axons ...

The body’s “killer” T cells don’t just attack—they strike with astonishing precision, forming a tiny, highly organized ...

Cytotoxic T lymphocytes are the body's specialized "killer" cells, precisely eliminating infected or cancerous cells. Their ...

A system once tied to DNA organization in cyanobacteria has evolved into a structure that shapes the cell itself. This shift ...

Stroke occurs in more than 100,000 people annually in South Korea alone and is a severe disease with a high mortality rate following cancer. Until now, the only treatment was an emergency measure ...

Found in complex living organisms, TOR acts as a conductor, integrating signals such as nutrient availability, energy levels, ...

How do cells know when to activate or slow down their activity? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) provides new ...

Cell membranes are more than just barriers—they are dynamic, multifunctional structures essential for life. From controlling ...

Researchers at Durham have helped unlock a new understanding of how bacteria import antimicrobial peptides—the molecules that can kill or inhibit microbes. The research sheds new light on SbmA, a key ...

Cyanobacteria—ancient microbes that oxygenated Earth and made complex life possible—are still revealing surprises billions of ...

Cells are enveloped by a lipid membrane that gives them structure and provides a barrier between the cell and its environment.