Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that lack membrane-bound structures. This article details the structure of prokaryotic cells and provides examples of prokaryotic organisms.

The Hemifusome: A Cellular Recycling Center The hemifusome is a tiny, membrane-bound organelle that functions as a recycling center inside cells. Its primary role seems to be in organizing and ...

Researchers have examined the early stages of heart development, showing how complex meshes of muscle grow to form a complex 3D pump structure.

Our cells produce a variety of proteins, each with a specific role that, in many cases, means that they need to be in a ...

The glycocalyx surrounds each cell in the human body like a coat. This complex sugar layer plays a key role in the progression of numerous diseases, such as cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Researchers reveal the movements of large molecular machines by combining a variety of biophysical techniques ...