New research from Professor Guillermo Ameer’s team shows how a shape change of a cell’s nucleus can trigger regenerative signals and improve implant performance.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have revealed the structure of a key protein involved in ...

The membrane-bound organelle appears to play a huge role in helping cells sort, discard, and recycle their contents. It's ...

In biology textbooks and beyond, the human genome and DNA therein typically are taught in only one dimension. While it can be ...

Mitochondria are cell organelles surrounded by a double membrane. In addition to numerous essential functions in the metabolism of the cell, they also play a key role in the integration of signals ...

The Computational Cell Biology, Anatomy and Pathology PhD program is a unique connector between the basic and clinical sciences. New technology has enabled tools for examination of biological ...

Red blood cell structure and anatomy Your bone marrow is responsible for producing red blood cells. In all, each red blood cell lives for an average of 120 days.

Eukaryotic cells form the foundation of complex life, their defining feature being the presence of membrane-bound organelles. This article details the structure of eukaryotic cells and provides ...

Among the many marvels of life is the cell’s ability to divide and thus enable organisms to grow and renew themselves.

A new study published in Studies in Conflict & Terrorism by Dr. Ahmet S. Yayla provides critical insights into the organizational structure and operational mechanisms of terrorist cells. Drawing on ...

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and is largely responsible for the skin acting as a barrier.

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson MD, MPH The navel, also known as the belly button or umbilicus, is a small, round, or ...