Scientists have uncovered more than 20 genes whose mutations cause familial forms of Parkinson's disease. One of these genes ...

Physicists from the Universities of Bayreuth and Grenoble have discovered a new mechanism of cell mobility. Their findings ...

Researchers have produced the most detailed image to date of a bacteriophage -- phage for short -- that has allowed them to see for the first time the structural makeup of the part of the phage that ...

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles in cells that act as recycling centers—breaking down waste materials, damaged ...

Scientists apply principles of math and physics to unravel the mystery of how the endoplasmic reticulum, an organelle vital ...

The movement of cells in the human body – known as cell migration – is crucial for immune cells. These cells must move quickly and flexibly in different environments in order to fulfil their role as ...

The biological signifigance of biomolecular condensates is now known. These structures can be likened to droplets of oil ...

Enzymes catalyze cell reactions; coenzymes like CoQ10 are crucial for energy production and health, with potential genetic ...

The recent success of an experimental bird flu vaccine in trials marks a significant step forward in the fight against avian influenza. Researchers from the University of Buffalo have demonstrated ...

Mice fed a low vitamin K diet had lower vitamin K levels in the brain and had poorer cognitive function compared to mice ...

Precursor components are synthesized inside the cell and then assembled by enzymes associated with the cell membrane (Figure 3). Plant cells additionally possess large, fluid-filled vesicles ...