Cells do more than carry out chemical reactions. New theoretical work suggests they may also generate usable electrical ...

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

‘Tiny biological batteries’ can change the cell membrane’s electrical properties – a discovery that has big implications for health, as many essential cellular processes hinge upon precise electrical ...

Water deficit during flowering can severely disrupt petal expansion, water uptake, and reproductive success, yet many plants ...

Scientists suggest increasing what is understood about exocytosis could one day inform many fields of applied science.

Our cells may literally ripple with electricity, acting as a hidden power supply that could help transport materials or even ...

Chlorine is a fundamental input to modern industry, yet most of today's supply still relies on energy-intensive electrolysis.

The blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers are protective systems that prevent harmful substances from entering the brain and ...

Biologists have long treated the cell as a chemical factory, but a new wave of research is forcing a rethink of that familiar ...

Inside every living cell, proteins and membranes are in constant motion, reshaping, colliding, and flexing as they keep an ...

With a little planning, you can transform your vegetables from bland or bitter to tender, savory, and even sweet.