The Min protein system prevents abnormal cell division in bacteria, but is poorly understood. Researchers have uncovered how engineered e.coli bacteria control protein levels for maximum efficiency.

This explainer outlines how neurons and glial cells coordinate electrical and chemical signals to form complex brain networks that govern thought, behavior, and consciousness. It also explores how ...

Protons are the basis of bioenergetics. The ability to move them through biological systems is essential for life. A new ...

The team focused on biological crystals, including lysozyme, an enzyme found throughout the living world. What they uncovered ...