This influx of calcium at the contact site attracts and activates a kinase called CaMKII, a protein known to be important in ...
New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances.
Researchers from the Tanenbaum group at the Hubrecht Institute have developed a new microscopy technique to observe how ribosomes function in cells. With this method, they can monitor individual ...
In an earlier study, the researchers demonstrated that "early endosomes," which primarily function ... of cell types and have potential significant clinical implications. "Impaired plasma membrane ...
Other functions of lysosomal exocytosis include repairing injuries to the plasma membrane, cell-to-cell communication, and unfortunately, aiding the progression of tumors. Many cancer cells have ...
Researchers developed a technique to gain a deeper understanding of ribosome function and their cooperative behaviors.