In a breakthrough with promising real-world applications, a team of Rutgers biophysicists, bioengineers, and plant biologists ...

Imaging wall-less plant cells every six minutes for 24 hours revealed how the cells build their protective barriers.

Scientists witness living plant cells generate cellulose and form cell walls Date: March 21, 2025 Source: Rutgers University Summary: In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose -- a ...

Allison McClure, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the CU School ...

Damage to the mitochondria, the 'power plants' of the cells, contributes to many diseases. Researchers now describe how cells with defective mitochondria activate a special recycling system to ...

Plant vs Animal Cells: Stored Energy Both plant and animal cells store energy and both use glucose as their main form of energy. However, they store it in different forms. Animal cells store ...

Plant cells have several structures not found in other eukaryotes. In particular, organelles called chloroplasts allow plants to capture the energy of the Sun in energy-rich molecules; cell walls ...

It can ensure more cells are collected, and more diversity is saved.” The current rapid loss of wildlife and ecosystems is sometimes referred to as the “sixth mass extinction.” As animal ...

Plant-based protein has become increasingly popular as more people are exploring alternatives to animal products. But should you eat only one type of protein? Doctor recommends you consider a ...

Quinoa porridge: Using quinoa in place of oats can give you a slight protein boost. Cook the quinoa in coconut or almond milk ...

Petrified slices of P. taiti had a light brown exterior and dark brown medullary spots (blobs of cells that were arranged irregularly) on the inside. Existing fungi do not have medullary spots.