By mapping molecules in cells and tissues, scientists can gain novel insights into various biological processes, such as ...

Some eukaryotes consist of a single cell; but most single-celled creatures are made of simpler cells which lack obvious ...

Researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland have discovered that certain nutrients in food can cause a mild stress ...

Researchers caught Parkinson’s proteins drilling tiny holes in brain cells. The discovery could explain how the disease ...

MHC class II molecules are central to the adaptive immune response, serving as the means by which antigen-presenting cells, notably dendritic cells, display processed peptides to CD4+ T cells. This ...

For the first time, scientists can view RNA molecules directly inside cells and tissue in minute detail and across the entire ...

Cellular membrane proteins play many important roles throughout the body, including transporting substances in and out of the ...

In a human body, cells are constantly making life-or-death decisions. If they make the wrong choice, the result can be cancer. It may be possible to treat diseases by influencing this behavior.

Scientists have discovered a remarkable way to destroy cancer cells. A study published last year found stimulating aminocyanine molecules with near-infrared light caused them to vibrate in sync, ...

Scientists discover nuclei aren’t the densest part of the cell. Optical imaging shows a surprising balance that may even ...