In many cells of the human body, hair-like protrusions known as cilia act as antennae, allowing cells to receive signals from ...

Microtubules are dynamic, tubular polymers composed of αβ-tubulin dimers that form an essential framework within eukaryotic cells. They orchestrate a wide range of cellular functions including ...

A Czech scientist has contributed to understanding the function of the thymus—the training center of the immune system. T ...

The most dangerous animal in the world just got easier to study—and perhaps defeat one day. Researchers from Rockefeller ...

Ion channels generate electrical impulses produced by living cells. Synthetic ion channels could serve as tools for ...

The human body possesses remarkable abilities to heal, regenerate and protect itself when given the right nutritional support. Certain foods contain unique compounds that can simultaneously support ...

In the fight against disease, programmed cell death – also known as apoptosis – is a key protective function of the body. It ...

Emerging evidence points to energy breakdowns inside brain cells as the root of mental illness. This discovery challenges decades of chemical theories and may lead to therapies that restore cellular ...