When pathogens enter our cells as part of an infection, our body will trigger a programmed cell death known as "pyroptosis" ...

Scientists uncovered how the amino acid leucine enhances mitochondrial efficiency by preserving crucial proteins that drive ...

Mitochondria are the small organelles that generate the energy our bodies need to grow, move, and stay healthy. As ...

Lipids are not just energy sources and structural components of cell membranes – they also act as molecules that transmit ...

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A Jacobs School researcher is focused on learning more about how tight junctions form naturally — and how their breakdown can lead to disease.

Cellular membrane proteins play important roles in cellular transport, signaling, and cell-to-cell communication. Malfunction in membrane proteins can lead to serious diseases, such as cancer. However ...

Cellular membrane proteins play many important roles throughout the body, including transporting substances in and out of the cell, transmitting signals, speeding up reactions and helping neighboring ...