Hemifusomes are fused vesicles, or sacs of fluid, that were previously unknown to exist inside cells. They were discovered ...

It has been known for several years that abnormal chromosome numbers lead to protein imbalances in the affected cells. Researchers at RPTU have now investigated the detailed effects of such imbalances ...

Human cells are made up of the following: a cell nucleus, which contains the genetic material in the form of DNA; and the cytoplasm, where proteins are built. In the cell nucleus, the DNA that ...

University of Virginia scientists discover new cell organelle called "hemifusome" that helps manage cellular recycling.

Mitochondrial DNA: Human mitochondrial DNA consists of 6,569 DNA base pairs and, unlike the chromosomes found in the nucleus, the mitochondrial genome is circular. Mitochondria function Below we take ...

Human Hormones and Their Functions Hormones are chemical messengers that influence various body functions, including reproduction, metabolism, and growth via signaling mechanisms.

Mitochondria are often called the powerhouses of the cell. We explain how they got this title, and outline other important roles that they carry out.

Created by integrating six different imaging techniques, the images show thread-like cytofilaments reaching into and traversing a human breast cell's chromatin-packed nucleus.

An international group of scientists argue that recent advances justify a new definition for the human embryo.

A further understanding of the organelle could pave the way for better treatment of genetic and neurodegenerative diseases.