This is a summary of: Giger, G. H. et al. Inducing novel endosymbioses by implanting bacteria in fungi. Nature 635, 415–422 ...

The investigators studied the membrane-targeting sequence (MTS) of bactofilin A (BacA) in Caulobacter crescentus to explore its role in membrane binding and polymerization. They used various ...

A research team has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete with artificial organelles. For the first time, the researchers have also been able to emulate natural ...

A research team from the University of Basel has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete ...

Mitochondria divide roles between energy production and molecule synthesi Nutrient scarcity triggers mitochondria to ...

This review explores the role of lysosomal stress in pancreatic diseases, particularly diabetes mellitus. Lysosomes, crucial ...

Engineered polymers interfere with protein interactions to protect cell health in a mouse study. Researchers at Northwestern University and Case Western Reserve University have developed the first ...

The histone proteins of complex cells are named H2A, H2B, H3 and H4. They are assembled into groups of eight, around which a ...

Think back to that basic biology class you took in high school. You probably learned about organelles, those little “organs” ...

The ability of plants to convert sunlight into food is an enviable superpower. Now, researchers have shown they can get ...

Mitochondria have long been known as the tiny organelles that act as the battery packs inside our cells while also serving as internal sensors and communicators. But relatively little is understood ...

Mitochondria have long been known as the tiny organelles that act as the battery packs inside our cells while also serving as ...