A new structure in human cells has been discovered. The structure is a new type of protein complex that the cell uses to attach to its surroundings and proves to play a key part in cell division.

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

More information: Andreas Müller et al, Structure, interaction and nervous connectivity of beta cell primary cilia, Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53348-5 ...

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Chromosomes are the tiny storage boxes that hold our DNA. Since each cell has about six feet of DNA packed inside it, it must be folded up tightly to fit. This folding not only saves space—it ...

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