Scientists have often thought of cells as small, bustling cities with parts that resemble factories, power grids and shipping ...
Epithelial cells form the body's frontline barriers, helping keep microbes, toxins and other harmful substances out. Yet these protective cells are constantly exposed to threats, including microbial ...
To sense their environment and respond accordingly, cells enlist membrane proteins as communication hubs, receiving molecular ...
In order to provide a cell with energy, these molecules have to pass across the cell membrane, which functions as a barrier — ...
A microfluidic nanoblade device that slices open the membranes of thousands of cells at once reveals that cells prioritize repairing the nuclear envelope over the plasma membrane after extreme ...