Human cells are extremely small and tightly packed – at about 20 micrometers across, ...

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

An international group of researchers led by Pompeu Fabra University has discovered the nanomachine that controls ...

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

Human bodies are usually described as chemical engines, powered by glucose and oxygen. Yet a wave of new research suggests our cells are also quietly harvesting mechanical motion and turning it into ...

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

‘Tiny biological batteries’ can change the cell membrane’s electrical properties – a discovery that has big implications for health, as many essential cellular processes hinge upon precise electrical ...

The Master of Science in Molecular Cell Biology and Neuroscience (MCBN) is a rigorous program that establishes a foundation in biomedical science. In this program, you will explore the principles of ...

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Northwestern University identified a previously unknown treatment opportunity for sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia. The discovery, ...

Down syndrome affects around one in 640 children born in the US every year, and is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability. About 15% of Downs cases are due to the presence of an ...