Researchers say findings help to bridge the structure of the genome to its function in managing how genes are turned on and off.

Some eukaryotes consist of a single cell; but most single-celled creatures are made of simpler cells which lack obvious subdivisions and in which membranes are used almost exclusively to define the ...

Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the daughter cells can ...

Infrared vibrational spectroscopy at BESSY II can be used to create high-resolution maps of molecules inside live cells and ...

Lipids are fatty molecules that play critical roles in cell function, including membrane structure, energy storage and ...

In a major leap forward for genetic and biomedical research, scientists have developed a powerful new artificial intelligence tool that can predict the 3D shape of chromosomes inside individual cells ...

Researchers in Göttingen, Germany, have elucidated the structure and function of otoferlin, a protein that plays a crucial ...

Conventional studies on stem cell fates are primarily focused on transcription factors, with the limited consideration for 3D ...

Red blood cells transport oxygen throughout your body, including to vital organs and tissues. They also help your body get rid of carbon dioxide. Too little or too many red blood cells may be ...