3D reconstruction of a microscope image: red is the membrane and green is clumped prion protein. In order to gain new insights into the underlying processes, the researchers have developed new models ...

Membrane protein targeting and insertion is a fundamental process in cellular biology that ensures proteins are correctly delivered to, and integrated within, the lipid bilayer. Proteins destined for ...

T cells are a critical part of the adaptive immune system that respond to pathogens, tumors, or play a key role in autoimmune diseases. A T cell recognizes potential targets through its T cell ...

Polystyrene is a widespread plastic that is essentially not recyclable when mixed with other materials and is not biodegradable. A research team has now introduced a biohybrid catalyst that oxidizes ...