We tend to view ourselves and the complex cells that build us as a distinct branch of the tree of life from the compact, ...

Engineered fluorescent nanobodies that work inside living cells can label multiple proteins in different colors at once, ...

Researchers have developed synthetic genes that function like the genes in living cells. The artificial genes can build intracellular structures through a cascading sequence that builds ...

The design of synthetic developmental programs for multicellular mammalian systems is a cornerstone of synthetic biology. The programs hinge on the construction of gene regulatory circuits that ...

DNA's iconic double helix does more than "just" store genetic information. Under certain conditions, it can temporarily fold into unusual shapes. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have now shown ...

Volvox parent spheroid: Numerous individual cells can be seen across the entire surface as magenta-colored dots. Developing daughter spheroids appear as a few larger clusters with very small dots. The ...

An unexpected lab observation has led a team of scientists to discover how diet can influence survival in animal models of ...

In each cell of your body, DNA is stored in structures called chromosomes. When cells divide, these chromosomes are copied, ...

When cells experience sudden physical stress, like stretching or pressure, they can activate a fast, protective mechanism ...