The human genome is contained within the nucleus of cells. The genome is well protected, but many things can cause DNA damage, including aging, some drugs, and environmental factors like UV rays or ...

Damage to the genetic material of mitochondria – the mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA for short – can lead to diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), cardiovascular ...

Organelles: Specialized structures found within a living cell. Lysosome: An organelle in the cell’s cytoplasm that contain enzymes to degrade unwanted organelles. Apoptosis: A normal series of events ...

Researchers have revealed a crucial mechanism connecting cellular stress in the brain to Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression. Published in Neuron, the study emphasizes microglia, the brain’s primary ...

A major advance in cell biology has revealed how our cells safeguard their genetic material during one of the most vulnerable moments in their life cycle. The study identifies a specific protein ...

In specialized chambers throughout leading medical centers worldwide, patients breathe pure oxygen at pressures significantly higher than normal atmospheric conditions. This treatment, known as ...

Clumped proteins can be dissolved with the aid of cellular repair systems – a process of critical importance for cell survival especially under conditions of stress. Heidelberg researchers have now ...