A new way to grow stem cells may help them release more of the signaling proteins they use to repair tissue, potentially ...

At the heart of our cells, a previously unknown structure has just been identified, shedding new light on essential ...

Like all complex organisms, every human originates from a single cell that multiplies through countless cell divisions.

Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.

Modern humans have existed for over 200,000 years, and each new generation has begun with a single cell-dividing, changing ...

This discovery, published in Science, reveals that the division process does not systematically involve a spherical shape. Cells adopt much more varied behaviors, influenced by their initial ...

Chinese mitten crabs are native to countries in East Asia. Their mitten-shaped claws are thick and hairy, and their legs are twice as long as their main shell, called a carapace.

Certain cells have an unusual shape that is similar to an oak leaf or puzzle piece, and researchers have found that the form of these cells helps them withstand dramatic changes in volume. These cells ...

Using light-sensitive enzymes, scientists now precisely control cell movements, opening new possibilities in synthetic biology and advanced medical treatments. (CREDIT: CC BY-SA 4.0) ...

For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown ...

Early Signals One of the most striking examples of how metabolism can drive cell differentiation comes from a humble slime mold. When Dictyostelium has plenty of nutrients in its environment, it ...

The cells that make up the walls of the finest of all lymphatic vessels have a lobate, oak leaf-like shape that makes them particularly resilient to changes in fluid volume. A similar cell shape ...