Some eukaryotes consist of a single cell; but most single-celled creatures are made of simpler cells which lack obvious ...
Lipids are fatty molecules that play critical roles in cell function, including membrane structure, energy storage and ...
Mitochondria are cell organelles surrounded by a double membrane. In addition to numerous essential functions in the metabolism of the cell, they also play a key role in the integration of signals ...
The specific research of the Plummer-Medeiros lab focuses on how proteins in the membrane interact with lipids. This ...
A computer-driven strategy has revealed new insights into how membrane proteins behave and function, potentially aiding drug ...
Infrared vibrational spectroscopy at BESSY II can be used to create high-resolution maps of molecules inside live cells and ...
Researchers in Göttingen, Germany, have elucidated the structure and function of otoferlin, a protein that plays a crucial ...
A new study presents computational strategies to manipulate membrane protein folding and function for biotechnological applications.
A class of antivirals called Pin1 inhibitors could reduce or stop outbreaks of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), the common ...