Some of the body's cells stay put for life, while others are free to roam. To move, these migratory cells rely on ...

The electron microscope reveals the structure of this gossamer layer, which not only constitutes the exterior of the cell but also folds inward to make up much of its internal architecture ...

Cell structure Description Function Cell type Cell wall Freely permeable layer surrounding cell membrane. The cell wall of plant cells is made from cellulose. This gives them a rigid structure.

New research, published recently in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uncovers the unique dynamics governing ...

But understanding the structure and interactions of cholesterol ... implications for understanding diseases related to cell membrane function, particularly cancer, where membrane organization ...

Deep within the nucleus of every cell lies a structure smaller than a pinpoint that may hold the secret to aging. Scientists ...

Scientists have succeeded in controlling the structure and function of biological membranes with the help of 'DNA origami'. The system they developed may facilitate the transportation of large ...

Scientists at the University of Stuttgart have succeeded in controlling the structure and function of biological membranes ...