In a new work that appeared in “Science Advances,” scientists at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) show that optical microscopy under cryogenic conditions can resolve specific ...

For life to function, cell membranes must remain intact. When these fragile barriers are damaged—for instance by heat or ...

All cells on Earth are made of phospholipid membranes. Now astronomers have found the component molecules in interstellar space.

Innovative cell membrane technologies and nanotechnology are transforming drug delivery and diagnostics, leveraging ...

Research over the years has provided insight into this organ's structure and various functions. As essential components of an effective adaptive immune system, the thymus develops responsive T ...

Lipids are difficult to detect with light microscopy. Using a new chemical labeling strategy, a Dresden-based team led by André Nadler at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and ...

For instance, in engineering artificial tissue, scientists might optimize intercellular flow within the tissue to improve its function or resilience.

A new study illustrates how PspA reshapes cell membranes – without requiring any external energy, shedding light on a fundamental biological repair process.