Death ends the body’s ability to function as a whole, but it does not kill every cell at the same instant. Research has shown that some human cells remain viable for hours or even days after death, ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease in which motor neurons are gradually lost, ...

A new study brings together growing evidence that the X and Y chromosomes do much more than just determine biological sex.

Methods like this can help scientists sort through potential drug candidates faster and with more biological detail.

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the development of CRISPR/Cas9, a method also known as "gene scissors," which enables researchers to better understand how human cells function and ...

The essential amino acid leucine can boost cellular energy production by protecting key proteins on mitochondria from being ...

When people think about health, they often focus on specific organs like the heart or brain. But many changes related to chronic conditions or ageing begin in the smallest units of your body — your ...

A team of researchers led by Dr. Kim V. Narry, director of the Center for RNA Research at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), has uncovered a key cellular mechanism that affects the function of ...

Taking out the trash is a chore that even our cells cannot escape. Through a process known as autophagy, they place misshapen ...

Microtubules perform an active role in communication within the cell by transmitting received signals to the cell's functional units. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and the Department ...

Uncover the latest and most impactful research in Calcium Signaling Mechanisms in Cellular Functions and Responses. Explore pioneering discoveries, insightful ideas and new methods from leading ...

Over the last decade, microplastics have become a concerning topic due to their impact on human health. Microplastics are extremely small (>5mm) plastic | Immunology And Lymphatic System ...