Even after decades of research, biologists are still uncovering surprises about the human body. A team of researchers from ...

That extra step, however, might hold a key for better understanding certain genetic conditions, many of which stem from ...

A new structure in human cells has been discovered. The structure is a new type of protein complex that the cell uses to attach to its surroundings and proves to play a key part in cell division.

A previously unknown structure discovered in our cells could pave the way toward new treatments for various genetic disorders ...

University of Virginia scientists discover new cell organelle called "hemifusome" that helps manage cellular recycling.

A cell is the smallest living organism and the basic unit of life on earth. Together, trillions of cells make up the human body. Cells have three parts: the membrane, the nucleus, and the ...

In a twist, researchers at the University of Virginia and the National Institutes of Health uncovered a new organelle, dubbed ...

Their main function is to generate the energy necessary to power cells, but they are also involved in cell signaling and death. Present in nearly all types of human cells, mitochondria are vital ...