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

Tiny tweaks in DNA folding can have big effects. A study from Umeå University shows that even the most subtle changes in DNA's shape have an important influence on gene activity and energy production.

RNA in cells performs an astounding number of functions. Messenger RNA carries the sequences of active genes to cellular machinery that turns it into proteins. And transfer RNA molecules are an ...

Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type have hardly been studied to date. Researchers have now determined that ...

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

Dry eye disease affects millions of people, causing burning, redness, and constant eye fatigue that can worsen over time. Scientists now believe the problem may begin deep inside tear glands, where a ...

We spoke with Scott Jones, PhD, SVP & CSO at BioBridge Global (BBG) to understand the challenges of product-specific potency ...