Epithelial cells defend human skin and mucous membranes. Specialized structures known as “junctions” enable this “barrier” tissue to carry out its role. They control interactions between cells and ...

Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This 'barrier' tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called 'junctions'. They ensure cell cohesion and regulate ...

Our skin and mucous membranes protect us like vigilant sentinels against the onslaught of harmful pathogens. This extraordinary defense owes its strength to epithelial cells—specialized tissues woven ...

A new study reveals that memory-related brain activity continues to shift even after learning, challenging traditional views ...

Northwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered new insights into how intercellular "glue" functions to enable ...

The college’s Visualizing Science competition finalists include the winning image of a Logistic Map’s Chaotic Portion by an ...

Actin filaments maintain cellular shape, receive external mechanical signals by ... Microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs) contribute to the regulation of microtubule-based transport. These proteins ...

Key contributors to this damage are programmed cell death pathways, including ferroptosis and necroptosis. Yet, the intricate timing and interaction between these mechanisms remain poorly ...

New research has uncovered a complex interplay between extracellular matrix (ECM) structure and the transcriptional responses of cancer cells, showing how they alter their gene expression to ‘escape’ ...