Fleeting interactions between membrane sugar chains control cell division
Acting as an armor, a scaffold, and a communication platform in one, our cells’ plasma membrane lies at…
Targeting cyclin-dependent kinases offers new pathways for cancer therapy
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Germany. In the search for new therapeutic approaches that…
ESCRT-III proteins play an unexpected role in protecting DNA bridges during cell division
Every time a cell divides, it must accurately copy and distribute its DNA between two new cells. However,…
Scientists create first man-made cell that can eat and grow
For centuries, humanity has wrestled with a profound question: what truly separates non-living matter from actual, breathing life?…
Obesity alters tumor environment promoting invasive breast cancer growth
Obesity may change how early-stage breast cancer becomes invasive, according to a study by University of Oklahoma researchers…
Study reveals how cells regulate spindle formation during division
During animal cell division, a highly synchronized and tightly regulated dance of chromosomes takes place, ensuring the chromosomes…
Chromosome abnormalities may help cancer cells resist treatment and spread
A new study led by NYU Langone Health researchers found that cancer cells are better able to resist…
Exploiting a new weakness in ‘zombie-like’ cells to treat senescence-associated diseases
A new set of drugs exploit a recently-revealed weakness in ‘zombie-like’ – or senescent – cells that could lead to new treatments for cancer and age-associated diseases. The study from the…
Study reveals dual role of PFK enzyme in metabolism and cell cycle progression
A metabolic enzyme studied for over seven decades has a hidden second function – it can unwind RNA…
NUS uncovers NuSAP’s role in centriole stability
Biologists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered how the protein NuSAP safeguards tiny structures inside…
Embryonic reproductive cells reveal striking genomic architecture before development
Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) and Imperial College London have shown for the first…
Scientists discover spindle’s self-repair mechanism for accurate cell division
Every second, millions of cells in your body divide in two. In the space of an hour, they…