Even after decades of research, biologists are still uncovering surprises about the human body. A team of researchers from ...

Mitochondria are cell organelles surrounded by a double membrane. In addition to numerous essential functions in the ...

Eukaryotic cells form the foundation of complex life, their defining feature being the presence of membrane-bound organelles. This article details the structure of eukaryotic cells and provides ...

Cells that control hunger have a strong influence on the brain’s higher cortical regions. The findings could lead to new treatments for psychiatric illness.

A previously unknown structure discovered in our cells could pave the way toward new treatments for various genetic disorders ...

Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that lack membrane-bound structures. This article details the structure of prokaryotic cells and provides examples of prokaryotic organisms.

University of Virginia scientists discover new cell organelle called "hemifusome" that helps manage cellular recycling.

National 5 DNA and the production of proteins Structure and function of deoxyribonucleic acid DNA carries the genetic information in the cells of all living organisms.

Essentials of Biology is a non-majors general biology course without a laboratory. The topics that will be covered include biological molecules, cell structure and function, cellular metabolism, cell ...