The glycocalyx surrounds each cell in the human body like a coat. This complex sugar layer plays a key role in the ...

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered the atomic structure of a protein complex pivotal to ...

In contrast, peptide hormones cannot enter cells and only bind to cell surface receptors. 11 The interaction between these hormones and their cell surface receptors may directly activate intracellular ...

Metabolic activity plays an important role in whether cells can continue to survive and function. Active cells that require a continuous and substantial supply of energy to maintain their function ...

Despite their everyday functions, white blood cells only make up 1% of your overall blood, and are far outnumbered by red blood cells.

Matching form and function of brain cell types Date: April 25, 2023 Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Summary: Investigators have created computer-generated models to bridge the gap between ...

By examining squid skin cells three-dimensionally, a University of California, Irvine-led team has unveiled the structures responsible for the creatures’ ability to dynamically change their appearance ...

By examining squid skin cells three-dimensionally, a University of California, Irvine–led team has unveiled the structures responsible for the creatures' ability to dynamically change their ...