Cell biology

Researchers identify a genetic switch that controls differentiation of embryonic stem cells into neural cells

An enzyme that helps yeast cells recover from arrested cell division may be relevant to cancer treatment

Small alterations to a chromosomal protein have far-reaching effects on gene expression activity

The cell with the highest signal leads other cells to their destination during migration

Collaborative study sheds light on our understanding of how stem cells differentiate during embryonic development

The protein ELKS plays an important role in the DNA-damage signaling pathway and blocking its function is one way to reduce drug resistance in cancer cells

Mutations in a structural protein sabotage signaling pathways that control skin cell survival

A regulatory protein tells cells when to rein in their leading edge

Disrupted cellular transport of sugar-coating enzymes may cause cancers to spread

The interaction points between proteins regulating cell growth could offer promising future targets for fighting cancer

A protein primarily active in the nucleus also operates within the cytoplasm to orchestrate cell movement

Dividing cells employ multiple, parallel countermeasures to prevent the transmission of damaged genetic material