In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose—a major constituent of all plant cell walls—a team of Rutgers ...

A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day. The structure can take ...

Organelles in cells were originally often independent cells, which were incorporated by host cells and lost their ...

A research team led by Mount Sinai has uncovered mechanisms of abnormal immune cell function that may lead to Crohn's disease ...

Mitochondria are the powerhouses in our cells, producing the energy for all vital processes. Using cryo-electron tomography, ...

Until now, skin cells have been viewed as barriers that can respond to electric stimuli. Turns out, they also generate ...

Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This 'barrier' tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called 'junctions'. They ensure cell cohesion and regulate ...

Scientists have discovered how cells initiate waste recycling and form ‘garbage bags,’ a crucial process for health. This ...

Sahana is a science journalist and an intern at The Scientist ... “Surprisingly, when we used the mouse and human conditions, they didn’t work for the panda [cells],” Liu said. “The recipe from the ...

specific diseases or human ancestral populations could also reduce the impact of [AI virtual cell] models." Devika Rao has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022, covering science ...