Gene editing has emerged as a powerful approach for targeting the genetic causes of disease, but getting the editing ...

The cytoskeleton is far more than a static scaffold—it’s a dynamic, adaptable network that shapes cells, moves cargo, and drives vital processes. From swirling cytoplasmic flows to microtubule ...

As the temperature drops and winter sets in, many people feel the familiar signs of the season: chilly fingers, dry skin and that sluggish sensation that can creep in during colder months. But what is ...

Researchers at the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside have discovered previously unrecognized ...

Cells may generate their own electrical signals through microscopic membrane motions. Researchers show that active molecular processes can create voltage spikes similar to those used by neurons. These ...

Whether it’s counting red blood cells under a light microscope or recording bursts of electricity as neurons fire, scientists spend a lot of time studying cells. With such a diversity in form and ...

Cells constantly probe their environments, searching for physical cues that guide their behavior. And yet a cell's response ...

A growing body of research suggests astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells once dismissed as support players, may lead the way ...

Scientists may have discovered another way the human body tries to protect itself from cancer. New research on mice suggests ...

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 ...