In the evolutionary history of life, the ability of a cell to separate its inner world from the external environment was an important turning point. The so-called plasma membrane lets cells control ...

Cell membranes play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of cells. However, the mechanisms by which they perform these roles are not yet fully understood. Scientists have used ...

A multi-disciplinary team has discovered and characterized a new mechanism that a simple yeast cell uses to acquire its shape. Working with light to activate processes within genetically modified ...