cell biology

Human liver cells follow their own circadian rhythms, which regulate drug metabolism and infection.

David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper share this year’s Chemistry award for their research on protein design and structure prediction.

Initially mistaken for neutrophils, a population of atypical macrophages appears in the lungs after severe viral infection, orchestrates tissue repair, and then vanishes. 

What scientists thought was an endosymbiont in algae turned out to be an organelle.

Fruit flies with gut tumors showed an increased preference for a bitter antitumor compound compared to healthy flies, suggesting a self-medication strategy. 

Fluorescent probes are key tools for scientists looking at cellular properties or morphology. Use this guide to determine which probe is best for a given situation or experiment.

A novel sequencing-based method revealed chromosome-specific telomere lengths, challenging prior models.

A new method enables clear visualization of the dynamic changes during angiosperm reproduction.

Antigen knockdown prevented organ rejection in minipigs, even in the absence of immunosuppression.

Human innate immune cells that “remember” previous stimulation could provide new insights into chronic inflammatory diseases.

Dopamine is a nuanced molecule that not only plays important roles in bad habits but also in behaviors that are necessary for survival and well-being.

When it comes to supplying their purine needs, cancer cells may use salvaged metabolites, according to a study in mice. 

Scientists have perfected the recipe to convert giant panda skin cells into stem cells to study the animal’s biology and aid its conservation. 

In the mouse brain, nuclear RNAs can last for years with some of them potentially helping to maintain genome integrity.