Scientists have long known that cellular membranes vary in thickness, but measuring those differences inside actual cells has ...

Modern cells are complex chemical entities with cytoskeletons, finely regulated internal and external molecules, and genetic ...

The findings are significant as infections caused by S. aureus are becoming harder to treat due to rising antibiotic resistance and the lack of an approved vaccine.S. aureus is responsible for a wide ...

Modern cells are complex chemical entities with cytoskeletons, finely regulated internal and external molecules, and genetic ...

Fish oil comes from oily fish such as salmon, sardines, tuna, herring and mackerel. It's rich in a special type of fat called ...

Custom polymer structures can now be 3D printed inside living cells using laser-based fabrication, opening paths to intracellular sensors, cell tracking tags, and embedded microlasers.

Cells do more than carry out chemical reactions. New theoretical work suggests they may also generate usable electrical ...

Cancer cells have softer membranes than healthy cells. New nanoparticles exploit this physical difference to fuse selectively ...

Scientists suggest increasing what is understood about exocytosis could one day inform many fields of applied science.

Modern cells are complex chemical entities with cytoskeletons, finely regulated internal and external molecules, and genetic material that determines ...

The blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers are protective systems that prevent harmful substances from entering the brain and eyes. These barriers are created by cells that are joined tightly together ...