The functions of biomolecules, including lipids, nucleic acids and especially proteins are determined to a great extent by their structure. This structure–function relationship is a foundation of many ...

The cell nucleus is considered to be the control center of vital cellular processes, but its material properties continue to puzzle scientists. An international research team has now developed a new ...

Every function in a cell is associated with a particular protein or group of proteins, typically in a well-defined ...

Two recently published studies led by Brazilian scientists reveal the key roles of multifunctional proteins, STIP1 and Maspin ...

Researchers at the Kennedy Institute have provided the most comprehensive overview to date of how the distinctive segmented ...

Cells have an internal skeleton that maintains their structure and also drives their movement. Known as the cytoskeleton, ...

For the first time, scientists have grown functional, brain-like tissue without using any animal-derived materials or added ...

Researchers have recreated a miniature human bone marrow system that mirrors the real structure found inside our bones. The ...

An essential component of the lymphatic system, the thymus, a pyramid-shaped organ located in the thoracic cavity, is responsible for producing T-cells. For centuries, the thymus was believed to be an ...