Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that feeds, grows and replicates like a natural cell, a ...

Nature is beautiful, powerful and essential. But nature is not always gentle. The same biological world that gives rise to ...

Inside every cell are lipid molecules that make up cellular membranes, helping organelles communicate and respond to stress.

A tiny bubble of lipids, enzymes and DNA has done something biologists have chased for years: it carried out a full cycle of ...

Scientists built a synthetic cell that combines more lifelike properties than ever before — proof of concept that it’s possible to bring nonliving materials to life, or something close to it, in the ...

Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism that helps aging cells stop dividing before they can become cancerous, identifying the DNA damage sensor ATM as the central player in this process. Credit: ...

Cells contain various specialized structures -- such as the nucleus, mitochondria or peroxisomes -- known as 'organelles'. Tracing their genesis and determining their structure is fundamental to ...

Mira Krendel has been appointed chair of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at Norton College of Medicine after serving in an interim capacity since 2023. >> Send us your company’s news ...

The list below offers a representative sample of the courses you can expect in the study of cellular and molecular biology at DePauw. From theoretical foundations to practical experiences, these ...

Cellular communication relies on receptor molecules on the cell surface. The periodic uptake and sorting of these receptors, critical for their degradation or recycling, are governed by an elaborate ...

The undergraduate minor in molecular, cellular and developmental biology prepares students to address global challenges such as climate change, international conflict and economic inequality. The ...