A previously unknown structure discovered in our cells could pave the way toward new treatments for various genetic disorders ...

Mitochondria are cell organelles surrounded by a double membrane. In addition to numerous essential functions in the ...

In a twist, researchers at the University of Virginia and the National Institutes of Health uncovered a new organelle, dubbed ...

Even after decades of research, biologists are still uncovering surprises about the human body. A team of researchers from ...

University of Virginia scientists discover new cell organelle called "hemifusome" that helps manage cellular recycling.

Molecular vibrations, when paired with near-infrared (NIR) light, have opened a new chapter in cancer treatment. Instead of ...

Do eukaryotic cells have a nucleus? Of all the eukaryotic organelles, the nucleus is the most critical. The mere presence of a nucleus is considered one of the defining features of a eukaryotic cell.

The Computational Cell Biology, Anatomy and Pathology PhD program is a unique connector between the basic and clinical sciences. New technology has enabled tools for examination of biological ...