A new method based on optical tweezers can measure viscoelasticity of biological materials in a simpler and more versatile ...
Autophagy, the cell's essential housekeeping process, involves degrading and recycling damaged organelles, proteins, and ...
Based on the history of life here on earth, at least one prominent paleontologist thinks that complex life in the cosmos is ...
In an intriguing revelation from recent research, mitochondria have been shown not only to power the cell but also to ...
Immune cells in the brain called microglia can partially break down large amyloid plaques characteristic of Alzheimer's ...
Microglia can partially break down amyloid plaques by "spitting" a digestive enzyme at them, a new study has found.
Immune cells in the brain called microglia can partially break down large amyloid plaques characteristic of Alzheimer's disease by latching on to ...
PDAT enzymes use membrane phospholipids as direct fatty acid donors to generate triglycerides stored in lipid droplets. This ...
Mitochondria are cytoplasmic organelles found in most eukaryotic cells. They are formed from an outer membrane, a highly invaginated inner membrane containing cristae, and a matrix. Mitochondria ...
Scientists discover a 'mortality timer' in cells, revealing new insights into aging and potential ways to extend lifespan.