At the scale of individual cells, the human body is constantly in motion. Every second, millions of cells divide, ...
Researchers have created an array of nanopillars that can breach the nucleus of a cell -- the compartment that houses our DNA -- without damaging the cell's outer membrane. This new 'gateway into the ...
Cell division, a process fundamental to life, still holds surprises. Researchers from the University of Zurich and the ...
The cell nucleus goes a long way during an immune response, both literally and figuratively. New research published in Science Immunology shows that in some white blood cells, this genetic storage ...
Our blood contains cells called 'red blood cells' that carry oxygen throughout the body.Red blood cells are essential for ...
The cell nucleus goes a long way during an immune response, both literally and figuratively. The white blood cells in question are cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), also known as killer T cells. These ...
For decades, biologists assumed a cell's energy simply diffused to wherever it was needed. It turns out the most important destination of all has a private delivery line. Subscribe to our newsletter ...
Iron is an essential micronutrient, but excess iron can damage cells and increase cancer risk. While many cells die from iron ...