All cells, whether big or small, short or long, rely on proteins to function properly. In most cells, transporting these proteins is relatively simple. Neurons in the brain, however, face a ...

Every human cell is surrounded by a sugar coating known as the glycocalyx. It not only interacts with its environment but also reveals a great deal about cells' internal states. Scientists at the Max ...

Physicists studying active matter — materials that can use their own internal energy to respond to forces — have uncovered ...

UC San Diego and UC Riverside researchers launch StructureMASST, a web tool that lets anyone search the world’s public ...

This week’s readings reveal a hidden bridge between the mechanical and the biological, arguing that the "spark of life" and ...