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 ...

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

A new study describes how active and passive exchange of cellular material controls the formation of membrane clusters.

A team of researchers studied the properties of membranes to understand how these cellular structures influenced the chemistry of life on Earth as it began. How life arose remains a looming question ...

ECMO is a type of life support for people with severe heart and lung conditions. ECMO involves a machine that pumps your blood (when your heart can’t) and adds oxygen to it (when your lungs can’t). An ...

As we age, our cells lose energy and adaptability—a process closely linked to the function of mitochondria, the cell’s ...

There are four stages to epiretinal membranes (ERMs). ERMs may gradually worsen as they progress through the stages, with the fourth stage presenting a greater likelihood of vision loss. An epiretinal ...