Histones stored on lipid droplets in fly embryos provide a backup supply when newly synthesized ones are lacking.
Histones stored on lipid droplets in fly embryos provide a backup supply when newly synthesized ones are lacking.
Patterns of cell death aid in the formation of beneficial wrinkles during the development of bacterial biofilms.
A hormone called jasmonate mediates plants' responses to touch and can boost defenses against pests.
Large RNA-protein packets use a novel mechanism to escape the cell nucleus.
A new assay shows that cells use lamellipodia as their primary mechanism to seal up holes in epithelial tissue.
Making macrophages in atherosclerotic plaques digest spent organelles instead of dying may help keep plaques stable.
Actin filaments respond to pressure by forming branches at their curviest spots, helping resist the push.
Germline stem cells discovered in human ovaries can be cultured into fresh eggs.
Researchers find organisms with huge genomes with high mutation rates, overturning a common expectation in evolutionary biology.
Two proteins interact to save adhesion molecules from degradation, potentially contributing to a more aggressive cancer.