Researchers establish a foundation for implementing the diverse function of DNA origami nanotechnology on cell surfaces by using hydrophobic anchors to attach 3D DNA origami nanostructures to the ...

Innovative cell membrane technologies and nanotechnology are transforming drug delivery and diagnostics, leveraging ...

In nature, the cell membrane has a unique function of protecting the internal from the external environment and communicating outside by sensing the external chemical or physical stimuli like the ...

New fluorescent lipids demonstrate how specialized regions in the cell membrane function, explain researchers in a new report.

The discovery that internal viscosity plays a crucial role in membrane behavior adds to the understanding of how cells function, with potential implications for biomedical applications such as drug ...

Jul 21, 2023 New graphene transistor sensor mimics cell membrane functions (Nanowerk News) Drawing inspiration from natural sensory systems, an MIT-led team has designed a novel sensor that could ...

For life to function, cell membranes must remain intact. When these fragile barriers are damaged—for instance by heat or ...

By securely attaching ERM proteins to cancer cell membranes, the researchers were able to restore the membrane-actin attachment so it resembled that of a normal cell.

The cell membrane is the cell's outermost line of defense against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 disease.

An MIT-led team designed a sensor that may be deployed to screen hard-to-diagnose cancers, or metastatic tumors.