Electron microscopy reveals structural adaptations in aging podocytes in rats

The kidneys are vital organs that sustain life by filtering the blood and producing urine. This filtration process takes ...

A yeast enzyme helps human cells overcome mitochondrial defects

Nucleotide synthesis—the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA—is essential for cell growth and division. In most ...

You are covered in mites – and most of the time that’s completely normal

Microscopic mites are part of human biology. Some live harmlessly in our pores but others can trigger allergies, inflammation ...

A bacterium's built-in compass, explained: Single-cell magnetometry confirms Earth-field alignment

Some bacterial species possess an astonishing ability: They use Earth's magnetic field to orient themselves. To better understand this mechanism, the team led by Argovia-Professor Martino Poggio from ...