Spectacular progress has been made in our understanding of the physical processes that underlie the functions and mechanisms of cytoskeletal proteins. For example, the atomic structures of actin, ...

A new study by physicists and neuroscientists describes how connectivity among neurons comes about through general principles of networking and self-organization, rather than the biological features ...

Cells with nuclei bear certain similarities to simple archaeal cells, which may help clear up their fuzzy evolutionary past. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

As any cook knows, some liquids mix well with each other, but others do not. For example, when a tablespoon of vinegar is poured into water, a brief stir suffices to thoroughly combine the two liquids ...

Going with the flow: artist's impression of red blood cells flowing through a blood vessel. (Courtesy: iStockphoto.com/spanteldotru) The shape of red blood cells ...