For example, biochemical reactions in a cell's ... of whole organelles as these structures move within cells. Of all eukaryotic organelles, the nucleus is perhaps the most critical.

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.

Genetic material DNA in a nucleus, plasmids are found in a few simple eukaryotic organisms. DNA is a single molecule, found free in the cytoplasm; additional DNA is found on one or more rings ...

Cavalier-Smith, T. Concept of a bacterium still valid in prokaryote debate. Nature 446, 257 (2007) doi:10.1038/446257c. Cavalier-Smith, T. The phagotrophic origin of eukaryotes and phylogenetic ...

Genetic studies have made it clear that eukaryotic horizontal gene transfer can and does happen. Exactly how, though, remains speculative. Christie is a seasoned science journalist and cell and ...

Christie is a seasoned science journalist and cell and molecular biology PhD; her debut book Venomous: How Earth’s Deadliest Creatures Mastered Biochemistry, received widespread acclaim. She was a ...