Complex cells are thought to be the result of a union between two ancient microorganisms, but scientists have long been ...

Ion channels are narrow passageways that play a pivotal role in many biological processes. To model how ions move through these tight spaces, pores need to be fabricated at very small length scales.

A University of Alberta research team has identified a new drug target to treat harmful E. coli bacteria—which cause nearly ...

Mitochondria possess their own mRNA translation system, mediated by specialized mitoribosomes. Dysregulation of mitochondrial translation disrupts metabolic homeostasis and is linked to various ...

Innovations in imaging and genetic engineering are coming together to probe the biophysics of cytoplasm inside living animals.