A further understanding of the organelle could pave the way for better treatment of genetic and neurodegenerative diseases.

Hemifusomes are fused vesicles, or sacs of fluid, that were previously unknown to exist inside cells. They were discovered ...

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of human cell biology. Through the use of cryo-electron ...

Protein quality control takes place predominantly in the endoplasmic reticulum, and can redeliver damaged proteins to the biosynthetic machinery or, failing correction, can deliver them to the ...

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is essential for multiple cellular functions, including protein synthesis and transportation, biosynthesis of lipids, and calcium homeostasis (Hotamisligil 2010). Hence, ...