Mitochondria are the powerhouses in our cells, producing the energy for all vital processes. Using cryo-electron tomography, ...

Just as cities must carefully manage the flow of cars in and out of downtown, cells regulate the movement of molecules into ...

Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This barrier tissue performs its function thanks to ...

Researchers have confirmed that mammalian BK ion channels regulate themselves using a “ball-and-chain” mechanism. A recent ...

Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) and at the Tandon School of ...

Tensile structure is the term usually used to refer to the construction of roofs using a membrane held in place on steel cables. Their main characteristics are the way in which they work under ...

However, these splashes of color are irrelevant for cartonboard and other packaging materials. Tensile tests have shown that the addition of textiles increases the strength of recycled paper: "Even ...

Department of Clinical Microbiology, Umeå University, Umeå 901 87, Sweden Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM), Umeå University, Umeå 901 87, Sweden Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR ...

Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to many health benefits. In particular, they may help promote brain and heart health, reduce inflammation, and protect against several chronic conditions ...