Cell membrane proteins hide secret gateways that can be used to modify cell behavior. This has been demonstrated in a study ...

Proteins interacting with cell membranes play a vital role in countless biological processes, from how cells communicate to ...

The macromolecular organization of photosynthetic complexes within the thylakoids of higher plant chloroplasts has been a topic of significant debate. Using in situ cryo-electron tomography, this ...

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 ...

Advanced techniques are allowing scientists to witness the process where plant cells generate cellulose fibers.

The team recorded 24 hours of the cellular construction process, revealing surprising new details about how plant cell walls ...

Mitochondria are the powerhouses in our cells, producing the energy for all vital processes. Using cryo-electron tomography, researchers have now gained insight into the architecture of mitochondria ...

There’s something undeniably magical about 2D games. They don’t need hyper-realistic lighting engines or million-dollar motion capture to leave players awestruck. Instead, they paint their ...

The key material in these all-solid-state secondary batteries is a solid-state electrolyte membrane that transfers ions while ...

Bacteria build nanoweapons when their cell envelope is damaged, striking back with precision. Researchers triggered this response using an ultra-sharp tip. (Nanowerk News) Some bacteria deploy tiny ...