Animal bodies are hierarchically organised from molecules and cells through tissues, organs and whole systems. Cellular architecture—membranes, cytoskeletons and extracellular matrices—provides ...

Before cells can divide by mitosis, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the daughter cells can receive a full set of genetic material. Scientists have until now ...

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered the atomic structure of a protein complex pivotal to the function of motile cilia, the hair-like structures extending from the ...

A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering new insight into ...

The immune system exhibits remarkable plasticity, enabling dynamic responses to environmental cues while maintaining tissue homeostasis. Emerging evidence ...