Cell membranes protect and organize cells. All cells have an outer plasma membrane that regulates not only what enters the cell, but also how much of any given substance comes in. Unlike ...

Cell membrane proteins hide secret gateways that can be used to modify cell behavior. This has been demonstrated in a study ...

Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have discovered the mechanism that drives the parasitic vine Cuscuta campestris to ...

Proteins interacting with cell membranes play a vital role in countless biological processes, from how cells communicate to how they respond to external signals like hormones or medications.

Endocytosis occurs when the cell membrane engulfs particles (dark blue) outside the cell, draws the contents in, and forms an intracellular vesicle called an endosome. This vesicle travels through ...

The fine control of cell mechanics Date: March 20, 2025 Source: Université de Genève Summary: Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This 'barrier' tissue performs its ...