Cell membranes protect and organize cells. All cells have an outer plasma membrane that regulates not only what enters the cell, but also how much of any given substance comes in. Unlike prokaryotes, ...

Lipid bilayers in mammalian membranes can have a more asymmetric composition than previously thought, new research shows. This lipid abundance asymmetry is enabled by the unique properties of ...

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have created a synthetic cell-like structure that can control the movement of ...

Researchers shifted the focus to the internal properties of the membrane itself, specifically its viscosity, highlighting its critical role in controlling deformation and dynamics during essential ...

A study could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors, paving the way for future research on diseases linked to membrane organization. A new ...

Cellular membranes not only constitute a barrier, but they also accommodate a plethora of different molecules for sensing and ...

Researchers at Toho University have uncovered a previously unrecognized mechanism controlling how dying cells release the ...

Why do cells age—and why do we lose our energy and vitality as we get older? This question is one of the central challenges ...