From the fluid mosaic model to tight junctions, cell membranes are the ultimate gatekeepers of life. They manage what comes in and out, maintain balance, and even signal to other cells. Understanding ...

In mouse brain cells, and in follow-up work involving worms and human cortical neurons, the team found that many axons ...

Just as the human body relies on organs such as the heart or liver for essential functions, cells depend on their own tiny ...

Mini models of the uterus lining give insight into mystery of how it is shed without scarring.

As 2025 comes to a close, the editors at The Scientist asked researchers to reflect on the biggest breakthroughs in cell biology this year. They named advances in everything from embryo models for ...