Centrosomes are not essential for cell division in most animal cells, although they contribute to the efficiency of mitotic spindle assembly. Centrosome loss is tolerated surprisingly well in fly ...

Infrared vibrational spectroscopy at BESSY II can be used to create high-resolution maps of molecules inside live cells and ...

Researchers provide a comprehensive overview of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), detailing its cellular architecture, transport ...

A new 3D human brain tissue platform developed by MIT researchers is the first to integrate all major brain cell types, ...

Chloroplasts, the parts of cells that allow plants and algae to photosynthesize, are thought to have originated more than 1 billion years ago, when photosynthetic cyanobacteria lived symbiotically ...

UAB genetic scientists are engaged in robust preclinical research initiatives focused on testing the effectiveness of potential new drug therapies for NF1. These efforts utilize two primary approaches ...

A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto have created a new way to target ...

Seaweed is found around the world. In fact, the name "seaweed" comprises a diverse range of species, from microscopic ...

NEW ORLEANS, March 17, 2024 — Unique adaptations allow wild animals to survive temperature extremes that would quickly kill an unprotected human. For example, certain animals can withstand bitterly ...

UPSIDE Foods’ cell media – the nutrient-rich broth it uses to feed cells that will turn into cell-cultured or cultivated meat – is now 100% ‘animal component free,’ says the California-based firm, ...