Janelia researchers have uncovered a novel way that two of the structures inside cells-the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and lysosomes-coordinate the production of proteins, highlighting how interactions ...

A collaborative French–Swiss study reveals a previously unknown role for astrocytes in the brain's information processing. Published in the journal Cell, the research shows that these glial cells are ...

Zinc is an essential trace element that controls myriad biological processes. The delicate balance of its concentration in ...

The body's cells change their shape to close gaps such as wounds – with part of the cell flexing depending on the curve of the gap and the organization of cell-internal structures, a new study reveals ...

The cell's endoplasmic reticulum (ER) plays a central role in protein synthesis, folding, and calcium (Ca²⁺) storage. When damaged, ER-phagy (self-eating) removes affected ER regions via ...

How does the ER prevent misfolded proteins? Researchers identify the SLC33A1 transporter as a critical glutathione regulator ...

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the portion of the cell responsible for manufacturing and folding proteins. Proteins are essential for a wide range of cellular functions—as enzymes, transporters, ...

Within aging organisms, cells slowly lose their youthful precision: Membranes stiffen, repair systems malfunction, and proteins begin to misfold and pile up. One of the cell organelles that ...