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.

While they've played a role in human evolution, they can also cause problems like cancer, brain disorders, and even aging.

Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research in London and Linköping University in Sweden have discovered how cells prevent ...

By forming oscillating patterns between the ends of a cell (poles), the Min protein system provides protection against ...