Membrane receptors and transporters translate extracellular cues into cellular responses by harnessing conformational changes, ion flux or enzymatic activity. Fast-acting ligand-gated ion channels ...

A new computational study led by University at Buffalo scientists and published April 21 in Biophysical Journal sheds light ...

Scientists have uncovered new details about how cells manage the distribution of lipids in their cell membrane. These lipids, known as phospholipids, are arranged in a bilayer of membranes, regulating ...

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 ...

Membrane proteins present significant technical challenges in drug discovery, yet their role in biology make them highly ...

A study led by researchers at the University of Liège reveals the mechanism by which surfactin, a molecule produced by ...

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 ...

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 ...

Electricity has always been central to how life works, from the firing of neurons to the beating of the heart, but new research suggests cells may be generating power in ways biologists had not ...

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