The Nikon Small World Competition celebrates its 50th year in 2024 with more than 2,100 entries submitted from 80 countries.

Not only have researchers identified how a common cellular protein affects aging, but they’ve tweaked the genes that produce ...

The main discovery relies heavily on a protein found within the cytoskeleton called F-actin, or filamentous, a network of ...

Extremely close-up images of a cannabis plant, spider eyes and a mouse brain are among the winners of the 50th annual Nikon ...

A living cell is a bustling metropolis, with countless molecules and proteins navigating crowded spaces in every direction.

A study shows how scientists can control cell division on demand outside of a living system. The work is a significant leap forward that can enhance our grasp of human biology and disease.

Researchers have identified a specific protein within genetic code that, if tweaked, can extend life by up to 30%, which ...

The photo reveals how disruptions in the cell's cytoskeleton – the structural framework and “highways” known as microtubules – can lead to diseases such as Alzheimer's and amyotrophic ...

A team led by Prof. Wang Chao and Prof. Huang Chengdong from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the ...

yielding valuable insight into how degenerate diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS can arise from disruption in the cytoskeleton of brain cells. The image was taken by Bruno Cisterna, with assistance ...