Centromeres, specialized regions located at the center of chromosomes, are critical for ensuring proper cell division. During ...

In a leap forward for genetic and biomedical research, two scientists at the University of Missouri have developed a powerful ...

A new structure in human cells has been discovered. The structure is a new type of protein complex that the cell uses to attach to its surroundings and proves to play a key part in cell division.

Oct. 23 (UPI) --Scientists have discovered a new cell structure, a protein complex that helps cells attach to their surroundings and plays an important role in the cell division process.

Table 1 below provides an overview of the key features of a prokaryotic cell: Table 1. The structure and function of key prokaryotic cell structures. Prokaryotes have ribosomes but they are smaller ...

Although entotic cell-in-cell structure is similar to that of cannibalism or phagocytosis, homotypic entosis is a process in which a living tumor cell invades intactly into a neighboring cell of ...

“This is the first time that it has been shown that subtle changes in primary cilia structure can influence the differentiation of stem cell into fat. Since primary cilia length can be ...

Cells are the building blocks of all living organisms. Test your knowledge of the structure of cells in preparation for your National 5 Biology exam. Looking for more cell structure revision?

(Nanowerk News) A new structure in human cells has been discovered by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden in collaboration with colleagues in the UK. The structure is a new type of protein ...

The illustrations at the top (steps A through D) depict the creation of 3-D "photonic crystals" to improve the efficiency of thin-film solar cells, a technology that could bring low-cost solar energy.

But so far they haven’t been that effective, because the support cells often don’t wind up in the right place. They need a little help, a little structure. And for the first time, that’s ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. The questions in this quiz are suitable for GCSE biology students studying plant cells, animal cells, microscopes ...