Two studies by scientists at the University of Chicago have demonstrated a new way to look into the inner workings of cells—in particular, to track the flow of ions inside the many tiny organelles ...

The acquisition of organelles of prokaryotic origin through endosymbiosis is a hallmark in the evolution of Eukaryotes. Chloroplasts and mitochondria are the powerhouses of a plant cell, responsible ...

Bacteria are only the only organisms that are able to 'fix' nitrogen, or remove it from the atmosphere and convert it into a useful form. While some plants seem to fix nitrogen, it is actually ...

Prior to using this narrative, have learners create their own model of a cell in their notebooks using whatever background information or experience they might have. While exploring the narrative, ...

New research will investigate whether specialised plant “train tracks” that move molecules in cells could help feed the growing population. Plants are the basis of food security and energy across the ...

The discovery of an unknown organelle inside our cells could open the door to new treatments for devastating inherited diseases. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. The ...

Think back to that basic biology class you took in high school. You probably learned about organelles, those little “organs” inside cells that form compartments with individual functions. For example, ...

Picture a living cell as if it were a city. If you were the urban planner for this (very little, very alive) city, one of the things you would have to decide is how to allocate space for different ...

A Rochester Institute of Technology scientist hopes that a better understanding of how living cells maintain the size of their organelles can lead to therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.