Just as cities must carefully manage the flow of cars in and out of downtown, cells regulate the movement of molecules into ...

syndecan-4 precisely regulates cell movement and exploration. Dr Morgan says: “Syndecan-4 plays a critical role in regulating wound healing, so ultimately, we hope that this work will inform the ...

and enables cellular movement via filopodia. These dynamic protein strands bend and flex, criss-cross each other, and even engage in tugs of war. But they only work collectively. A single actin ...

This movement is against the concentration gradient so the transport proteins require an energy supply. Energy is provided by the breakdown of ATP inside the cell. This diagram shows molecules ...

Most cell signals are chemical in nature ... whereas similar cells in the ear react to the movement of sound waves. In addition, specialized cells in the human vascular system detect changes ...

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a well-known cause of DNA damage, which can lead to diseases like skin cancer. But ...

A new study in Genes & Diseases has revealed that heavy mechanical force can decelerate orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) by altering the way periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs) respond to stress. The ...

The biological roots of Tourette disorder occur in the basal ganglia, structures deep in the brain involved in the control of ...