At 10 one-millionths of a meter wide, a single human cell is tiny. But something even smaller exerts an enormous influence on ...
A research team from the University of Osaka, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has uncovered ...
In earlier times, cells would have to be hand-checked, in a process that took time and effort and offered little reward.
MIT researchers discovered that the genome’s 3D structure doesn’t vanish during cell division as previously thought. Instead, tiny loops called microcompartments remain (and even strengthen) while ...
In many cells of the human body, hair-like protrusions known as cilia act as antennae, allowing cells to receive signals from ...
The story of the cell cycle is often told only through the perspective of the chromosomes as they replicate and then divide. This resource beautifully illustrates the role of the cytoskeleton in that ...
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) reveal that metabolic enzymes known for their roles in energy production and nucleotide synthesis are taking on unexpected "second jobs" within ...
An epigenetic factor that is essential for producing mature egg cells in mice has been identified by RIKEN researchers for ...
The microbiome-the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body-plays a crucial role in shaping human health by providing a variety of micronutrients necessary for vital ...
BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced the formation of a new division, Bruker Spatial Biology, offering the most diverse and comprehensive solutions for ...