A buildup of a structural protein called F-actin inside aging brain cells appears to cripple the cellular waste-clearing machinery that keeps neurons healthy, according to a study in Drosophila fruit ...

Innovations in imaging and genetic engineering are coming together to probe the biophysics of cytoplasm inside living animals.

DURING the course of an investigation of the fine structure of the development of laterals of limited growth of Chara, unusual structures were observed at the surface of some of the cells (Fig. 1).

Hyderabad: The CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is hosting a five-day EMBO India Lecture Course titled ‘Structure, Function and Quality Control of Proteins in Cell Organelles.' ...

Understanding the human cell is vital to progress in the life sciences and to human health. Cells are the smallest, most basic unit of life responsible for all of life’s processes. A typical human ...

A eukaryote is any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus. Eukaryotic cells form the foundation of complex, multicellular life, including apple trees, mushrooms, fish and humans.

All living organisms are made of cells, which are the smallest unit of life. Plants and animals have up to trillions of cells that work together to produce ever more intricate organization and ...

The graphic shows the elements of a human cell. Vector image The graphic shows the elements of a human cell with their names on a gray background. Vector image Process of division of organic cell.

For individuals with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV), early diagnosis is key to favorable long-term outcomes in kidney function, with even mild renal involvement ...

In eukaryotic cells, which are found in complex organisms including humans, little membrane-bound organelles carry out various functions. It's been suggested that these organelles, which all have ...

The Golgi apparatus is an important organelle in living cells, responsible for protein modification and other functions. Its shape is like overlapping sacs and it is very organic. The animation of the ...

Plant cells require a significant amount of energy in the form of ATP to facilitate various functions. Hence, mitochondria are an integral part of every eukaryotic cell and have gained major interest ...