Membrane computing is a paradigm of natural computing that takes its inspiration from the structure and functioning of biological cells. It employs compartmentalised models, akin to cellular membranes ...

A breakthrough discovery reveals how the SLC45A4 gene fine-tunes polyamine transport in sensory neurons, reshaping our understanding of pain and opening new paths for targeted therapies. Study: ...

When triggered by an odor, rapid changes in membrane voltage and intracellular calcium ion levels occur in nematode olfactory neurons, causing membrane voltage sensors and calcium ion sensors to ...

The typical job of the proteasome, the garbage disposal of the cell, is to grind down proteins into smaller bits and recycle some of those bits and parts. That's still the case, for the most part, but ...

Axons are the brain’s information highways, transporting cellular cargo, chemical signals, and electrical impulses to other cells. These “roads” are typically depicted as smooth and cylindrical, with ...

The constant, energy-driven motion inside living cells may generate electricity in a way no one fully recognized before.

Researchers discovered that a tiny structural feature of the enzyme GPX4 helps keep neurons safe. A rare mutation removes this protection, allowing harmful molecules to damage cell membranes and ...

How do embryos develop? Why does the cortex of the mammalian brain fold? How do we feel touch at our fingertips? These and other fundamental biological questions remain unsolved. Yet, scientists know ...

The adenosine A1 receptor (A1R) modulates ionic conductance in neuronal membrane and contributes to the anticonvulsant and neuroprotective role of the endogenous neuromodulator adenosine. Because A1Rs ...

New evidence of electrical power generation on cell membranes could offer insights into how living cells interact with their ...

Schematic of an active cell membrane. In a typical active biological process, active proteins (shown in a variety of colors) in a cell membrane (shown in blue) interact with various biological ...