Although we are not suggesting that the plasma membrane is homogenous or that movement of molecules in the membrane occurs only by simple diffusion, we do suggest that either SPT be performed in ...

Cell crowding causes high-grade breast cancer cells to become more invasive by activating a molecular switch that causes the cells to shrink and spread.

The outermost membrane that encloses the cell as a whole is called the “plasma membrane. ” All cellular membranes have a general structure comprising a bilayer of molecules having affinity to both fat ...

In a breakthrough with promising real-world applications, a team of Rutgers biophysicists, bioengineers, and plant biologists ...

Lipid bilayers in mammalian membranes can have a more asymmetric composition than previously thought, new research shows. This lipid abundance asymmetry is enabled by the unique properties of ...

They aimed to understand how proteins and lipids work together to create a functional zone within the plasma membrane that responds to mechanical stress. Image Credit: ART-ur/Shutterstock.com The ...

Discover how a structural breakthrough in the chikungunya virus is opening new avenues for antiviral drug development and ...

These interfaces facilitate the efficient transfer of materials and information between cells, through the dynamic assembly of molecular platforms at the plasma membrane. Such platforms integrate ...