How do embryos develop? Why does the cortex of the mammalian brain fold? How do we feel touch at our fingertips? These and ...

Brain cell signals travel along axons, the thin wire-like extensions of neurons, moving signals along the membrane in a pearl ...

A groundbreaking study reveals how neurons sense and transmit mechanical forces across their membranes—a key to understanding touch, movement, and development.

Lipids are essential components of cellular membranes, contributing to the basic structure and function. The most common lipids in membranes are phospholipids, which form a bilayer with hydrophilic ...

Scientists uncovered how the amino acid leucine enhances mitochondrial efficiency by preserving crucial proteins that drive ...

In living organisms, the cell membrane plays a crucial role. It’s not just a protective barrier—it also senses the environment, helps transport molecules, and allows cells to adapt and change. This ...

Clinical trials for a laser treatment targeting this common eye disease will begin in Finland next spring, and researchers hope it could become available to patients within three years. About one in ...

Some products of arachidonic acid have already been well studied: the prostanoids formed by cyclooxygenases are central ...

In the fight against disease, programmed cell death – also known as apoptosis – is a key protective function of the body. It ...

Bacteria are a cornerstone of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, helping produce everything from drugs and beer to biodiesel and fertilizer. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, relies ...