The cell is the structural and functional unit of living organisms. It was discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665.

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 ...

The functions of biomolecules, including lipids, nucleic acids and especially proteins are determined to a great extent by their structure. This structure–function relationship is a foundation ...

Linking RNA structure and function Date: September 9, 2016 Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Summary: Several years ago, biologists discovered a new type of genetic material known as ...

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

A new structure in human cells has been discovered. The structure is a new type of protein complex that the cell uses to attach to its surroundings and proves to play a key part in cell division.

Although known since the 1830s as a round, dark spot in a cell's nucleus, only recently has the nucleolus gotten its full due. Scientists, including research conducted by the lab of Clifford ...

Research over the years has provided insight into this organ's structure and various functions. As essential components of an effective adaptive immune system, the thymus develops responsive T ...

The more researchers examine RNA, the more surprises they continue to uncover. What have we learned about RNA structure and function so far? Although RNA is a single-stranded molecule, researchers ...

Control cell growth and differentiation The extent to which the structure of proteins has an impact on their function is shown by the effect of changes in the structure of a protein.