Food in, energy out? It’s not as simple as that. How do cells meet our bodies’ ever changing energy needs? In most animal cells, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a compound with high potential ...

After treating a tumour with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, cells known as senescent cells can appear. These are cells that do not divide, are involved in the ageing process and are resistant to cell ...

Single molecule dynamics report on the molecular interactions in real-time, acting as a probe for changes in the cellular environment. The obtained knowledge will help us to understand microorganisms’ ...

The human immune system is like an army of specialized soldiers (immune cells) each with a unique role to play in fighting ...

The upper part of the leaf is where the light falls, and it contains a type of cell called a palisade cell. This is adapted to absorb a lot of light. It has lots of chloroplasts and is shaped like ...