“For many cell-based therapies, progress comes from connecting the right pieces at the right moment,” Klein said. “When ...
Viruses attack nearly every living organism on Earth. To do so, they rely on highly specialized proteins that recognize and ...
Researchers have discovered a new cell type that could aid in tissue regeneration or repair. The findings have been reported in Nature Communications. Some immune cells called macrophages reside in ...
Knowing which lysosomal proteins are enriched in which brain cell types will help better understand contribution to neurological disorders.
One of the most enduring goals in regenerative medicine is deceptively simple: replace a person's damaged or dying cells with ...
Think back to that basic biology class you took in high school. You probably learned about organelles, those little “organs” inside cells that form compartments with individual functions. For example, ...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition in which the protective insulation surrounding neurons in the brain and spinal cord is erroneously attacked. This can cause a wide variety of serious ...
As 2025 comes to a close, the editors at The Scientist asked researchers to reflect on the biggest breakthroughs in cell biology this year. They named advances in everything from embryo models for ...
Researchers have developed two innovative tools to help us delve deeper into cell communication, offering spatial insight ...