Two recently published studies led by Brazilian scientists reveal the key roles of multifunctional proteins, STIP1 and Maspin ...

The cell nucleus is considered to be the control center of vital cellular processes, but its material properties continue to puzzle scientists. An international research team has now developed a new ...

In an effort to reveal the inner workings of a protein that serves as a cell's damage detection system, scientists at Johns ...

Connective Tissue: Supports, connects, and separates different types of tissues and organs in the body. It provides structural support, transports nutrients and waste products, and plays a role in ...

Protection of Genetic Material: The nuclear envelope shields the DNA from the mechanical and chemical stresses of the cytoplasm. This protection is vital for maintaining the integrity of the genome, ...

Researchers have achieved the most detailed view yet of how DNA folds and functions inside living cells, revealing the physical structures that ...

A study could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors, paving the way for future research on diseases linked to membrane organization. A new ...

Down syndrome results in changes to the structure and function of neural circuits in the brain. Delivering a specific protein ...

Every function in a cell is associated with a particular protein or group of proteins, typically in a well-defined ...