This occurs on the membranes of neurons and smooth muscle cells in cerebral (brain) blood vessels, activating a signal cascade through G-proteins (dark blue, bottom) that leads to a dilatation of ...

This important study characterizes the mechanics and stability of bolalipids from archaeal membranes using molecular dynamics simulations. A mesoscale model of bolalipids is presented and evaluated ...

Researchers from Bonn and Erlangen identify the protein MLC1 as a target antigen in multiple sclerosis (MS); a chronic ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system caused by the immune system. B cells, ...

The EXODUS system is an advanced exosome isolation technology, offering significant improvements in yield, purity, and ...

Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. Fluorescent probes for cell plasma membranes (PM) generally exploit a noncovalent ...

The stereocilia of the outer hair cells are embedded in the overlying gelatinous tectorial membrane. The perilymph fluid wave causes a frequency-specific movement of the basilar membrane.

A protein found in oysters has been identified as an outright killer of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and to strengthen ...

Feb. 12, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered the equipment that enables bacteria to survive exposure to antibiotics: a shuttling mechanism that helps a complex of proteins pump out a wide spectrum ...

Hearing loss isn't just caused by loud noises. There are several unexpected factors that can affect your ears. Here's what ...

This decrease in fluid level makes the body more susceptible to hypothermia and other cold injuries ... As the ice melts there is an influx of salts into the tissue further damaging the cell membranes ...