Cell membranes protect and organize cells. All cells have an outer plasma membrane that regulates not only what enters the cell, but also how much of any given substance comes in. Unlike ...

In plant and fungal cells, vacuoles help maintain cell structure. All eukaryotic cells have a cell membrane, also known as a plasma membrane. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer that contains ...

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 this interview Prof. Dr. Kristina Kusche-Vihrog speaks about the nanomechanics of living cells and their implications for ...

Advanced techniques are allowing scientists to witness the process where plant cells generate cellulose fibers.

A eukaryote is any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus. Eukaryotic cells form the foundation of complex, multicellular life, including apple trees, mushrooms, fish and humans.

This takes place when molecules diffuse across the cell membrane by travelling through specific transport proteins. It occurs down a concentration gradient - molecules move from an area of high to ...

Image Credit: ART-ur/Shutterstock.com The plasma membrane is the outer layer of a cell, separating it from its environment and regulating molecular exchange. It consists of a lipid bilayer with ...