Our cells' membranes have many functions. They not only provide mechanical protection but also precisely control which ...

Dysfunctions of the tiny cell processes (primary cilia) of the pancreatic beta cells could be a cause of type 2 diabetes. Little is known about the structure and function of these cilia. An ...

Life and death are traditionally viewed as opposites. But the emergence of new multicellular life-forms from the cells of a ...

Think back to that basic biology class you took in high school. You probably learned about organelles, those little “organs” inside cells that form compartments with individual functions. For example, ...