The amount of any given protein in a cell has to be controlled to keep its levels within a range required for healthy ...

For years, the pancreas has been being taught in biology class as an easy system: insulin lowers blood sugar, and glucagon ...

Immunologists from the Institute have been the first to uncover a role for a family of RNA binding proteins in the function of regulatory T cells in the immune system. As their name suggests, ...

The intestinal epithelium plays a crucial role in maintaining gut health and homeostasis. It serves as a barrier that protects the body from pathogens and regulates nutrient absorption. Recent ...

Before a chain of amino acids can become an active and useful protein, it must be processed and folded into the appropriate ...

Cells are crowded with proteins and nucleic acids. A new study measures subcellular densities across organisms to uncover how ...

The unfolded protein response (UPR) is a protective pathway that helps cells manage stress during protein production. Cancer ...

Ryan Allen, an assistant professor of physiology and cell biology at the UAMS, will share a current project from his lab dedicated to developing a drug-responsive mouse model of atherosclerosis.

In the march of metastasis, a molecular trail of crumbs guides some cancer cells from the primary tumor to establish new ...

The intestinal epithelium forms a dynamic barrier that not only mediates nutrient absorption but also provides a critical line of defence against microbial pathogens. Its homeostasis is maintained ...