Scientists have long known that cellular membranes vary in thickness, but measuring those differences inside actual cells has ...

Cell membrane integrity is vital for the survival and function of tissues across biological systems. The rapid repair of membrane disruptions is mediated by specialised mechanisms that mobilise ...

Cells do more than carry out chemical reactions. New theoretical work suggests they may also generate usable electrical ...

When the cell's recycling stations, the lysosomes, start leaking, it can become dangerous. Toxic waste risks spreading and ...

‘Tiny biological batteries’ can change the cell membrane’s electrical properties – a discovery that has big implications for health, as many essential cellular processes hinge upon precise electrical ...

Living cells may generate electricity through the natural motion of their membranes. These fast electrical signals could play a role in how cells communicate and sense their surroundings.

Transverse tubules (T-tubules) play a significant role in muscle contraction. However, the underlying mechanism of their ...

New evidence of electrical power generation on cell membranes could offer insights into how living cells interact with their ...

While our cells are performing some important, basic functions, they can generate compounds known as reactive oxygen species ...

Cells have always hummed with activity. They make their own energy, package it into molecules like ATP, and spend it ...

Sechenov University in Moscow introduces groundbreaking cell-based technology for eardrum repair, utilizing patients' own ...