First, they isolated iridocytes from squid (Doryteuthis opalescens) and examined the cells’ surface using a high-resolution scanning electron microscope. To their surprise, they saw that the grooves ...

Cell membrane proteins hide secret gateways that can be used to modify cell behavior. This has been demonstrated in a study ...

This membrane protects the cell from its surroundings and divides it into internal compartments; it is responsible for ...

Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This barrier tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called junctions. They ensure cell cohesion and regulate ...