Unique cell shape keeps lymphatic vessels and plant leaves stable
The cells that make up the walls of the finest of all lymphatic vessels have a lobate, oak leaf-like shape […]
Genetics
Genetics
Scientists identify potential new genetic target for sickle cell disease treatment microbiologystudy
A figure estimates that 90% of genetic variants associated with the production of fetal hemoglobin in sickle cell disease (SCD)
Starting points for the control of protein synthesis microbiologystudy
The research field of “cellular IRESes” lay dormant for decades, as there was no uniform standard of reliable methods for
Research team uncovers structure of cellular protective layer
Biological cells often possess thin, hair-like protrusions on their surface known as cilia, which serve various functions ranging from movement
Scientists engineer starfish cells to shape-shift in response to light microbiologystudy
Life takes shape with the motion of a single cell. In response to signals from certain proteins and enzymes, a
How chromosomes shape up for cell division
Among the many marvels of life is the cell’s ability to divide and thus enable organisms to grow and renew
Study identifies gut sensor that propels intestines to move microbiologystudy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis—moving food through their hollow interiors with
Mass screening of genetic variants can clarify disease risk microbiologystudy
Credit: Cell Genomics (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2025.100814 Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have demonstrated that a genetic method called “pooled
Evaluating DNA impurities in recombinant adeno-associated virus microbiologystudy
Structure of plasmids used for rAAV production. (A) pAAV-ZsGreen1, (B) pHelper, and (C) pRC (pRC1, pRC2-mi342, pRC5, or pRC6). Amplicons