A new LUMC study has changed our understanding of how cells work. Researchers have discovered that the CFAP20 protein acts as ...

Individual mammalian cells contain billions of protein molecules, which must be synthesized, deployed, and removed with ...

Cells that are about to die send a signal to an executioner protein, but sometimes, those cells can fight back and regenerate ...

To stay healthy, our cells rely on a self-cleaning mechanism that removes defective or unnecessary components. This process, ...

Polyamines are small molecules naturally present in all cells and are critical in guiding cellular decisions, whereas an ...

A protein found in our cells has emerged as a secret weapon against biological aging, acting like a glue to repair damaged DNA and ward off neurological degeneration including that seen in motor ...

A research group at Umeå University has developed new advanced light-controlled tools that enable precise control of proteins in real time in living cells. This groundbreaking research opens doors to ...

Structures called desmosomes connect cells to each other and transfer mechanical stress. They are especially important in tissues under continual mechanical stress, such as heart muscle (pictured).

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

New clue to obesity: The protein that's driving your cells to hold more fat By Bronwyn Thompson November 25, 2025 Scientists find a key protein that forces fat cells to take on excess baggage ...