In this article, you’ll learn how eukaryotic cells operate, providing a solid foundation for understanding how life functions ...

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In a twist, researchers at the University of Virginia and the National Institutes of Health uncovered a new organelle, dubbed ...

Plants produce a wide diversity of compounds. Broadly, these are separated into primary metabolites, which are necessary for ...

That extra step, however, might hold a key for better understanding certain genetic conditions, many of which stem from ...

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We must, therefore, humbly conclude that the eukaryotic plant cell has an evolutionary “one-up” on those of us composed merely of animal cells. Issue no. 3546 published 7 June 2025 ...