At the heart of our cells, a previously unknown structure has just been identified, shedding new light on essential biological mechanisms. This discovery could transform our understanding of ...

Imagine you open up the hood of your car and take a look inside. You see an engine, the battery, various fluid reservoirs; all the normal stuff… and then it catches your eye. An extra component, never ...

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

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

Just Curious: Your everyday questions, answered What is a cell? All living things are made of cells; they are the basic unit of life. They provide structure and are the up bodies, organs and ...

A eukaryote is any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus. Eukaryotic cells form the foundation of complex, multicellular life, including apple trees, mushrooms, fish and humans.

Both are eukaryotes and share similar cell structure to all other eukaryotes. There is evidence to suggest that eukaryotes are the descendants of separate prokaryotic cells, according to Berkeley ...

A team of researchers at ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute and the University of Delaware ...

Mitochondria are cell organelles surrounded by a double membrane. In addition to numerous essential functions in the ...

A central region of the cell that contains its DNA. Ribosome. Responsible for protein synthesis. Cell wall. Provides structure and protection. In bacteria, it is often made of peptidoglycans, a mix of ...

DNA is found in nearly all living cells. However, its exact location within a cell depends on whether that cell possesses a special membrane-bound organelle called a nucleus.

In our bodies, there are trillions of cells. DNA is the foundation of organisms, but what does it stand for? Get to know more about this nucleic acid.