The fatty membrane surrounding every living cell is a vibrant environment where countless biological processes take place.

In this important study, the authors investigate the role of mycobacterial Wag31 in lipid and peptidoglycan biosynthesis. A detailed analysis of Wag31 domain architecture revealed a role in membrane ...

Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Freiburg, Freiburg 79104, Germany ...

Here, we use a synthetic amphiphile to modulate the membrane mechanical properties of cell-derived vesicles and probe channel activation. Using precise membrane mechanical characterization approaches ...

Scientists have identified nanoparticles that latch onto and destroy virus membranes, opening new possibilities for antiviral ...

Phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylinositol are largely localized to the ER, while phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylglycerol and phosphatidylethanolamine are mainly to localized to the mitochondria ...

“Broken skin barriers” are real. They’re the subject of great interest from " skinfluencers " on TikTok, but they’re also ...

Department of Earth, Environment, and Physics, Worcester State University, Worcester, Massachusetts 01602, United States Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, ...

Membrane biophysics is the study of the physical principles governing biological membranes, including lipid-raft formation and protein–lipid coupling, as well as their mechanical characteristics ...

Cholesterol is one of the key molecules found in biomembranes, complex structures composed of proteins and lipids. It plays a crucial role in organizing the membrane and influencing the behavior ...

High cholesterol levels can pose significant risks to health, including affecting memory. Research highlights a link between cholesterol management an ...