A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering new insight into ...

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered the atomic structure of a protein complex pivotal to the function of motile cilia, the hair-like structures extending from the ...

That means researchers can now use it to better understand how genes function, how diseases start and how to design better treatments. "Every single cell can have a different chromosome structure," ...

The primary cilium acts as a specialized protein factory essential for brain development and linked to Filippi syndrome.

Cell walls are a crucial structure of plant life, protecting cells from damage, giving plants shape, and containing ...

From the fluid mosaic model to tight junctions, cell membranes are the ultimate gatekeepers of life. They manage what comes in and out, maintain balance, and even signal to other cells. Understanding ...

In mouse brain cells, and in follow-up work involving worms and human cortical neurons, the team found that many axons ...