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

Even after decades of research, biologists are still uncovering surprises about the human body. A team of researchers from the University of Virginia and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have ...

Scientists say they captured 3D images of a new organelle they're calling a "hemifusome," which may be a recycling center in ...

To extend and apply their improved models challenge learners to create a totally new model to illustrate and communicate the dynamic nature and function of the cell as illustrated in the narrative.

This study has shown that HSV-1 is an "opportunistic interior designer" of human cells. | Genetics And Genomics ...

A previously unknown structure discovered in our cells could pave the way toward new treatments for various genetic disorders ...

The aging liver undergoes dramatic changes in its functional organization and other key attributes, which may underpin its ...

Scientists have now created an encyclopedia of gene function for all known human genes that code for protein. This data uses the most current and reliable data, and it has also been released on a ...

The human body consists of around 50–100 trillion cells, which come in various types, each with its own function. Depending on their type, cells ensure that the body operates smoothly.