For endocytosis blocking experiments, the cells were plated in 96 well cell culture plates as described above. Prior to EV treatment, the EVs were pre-treated with the blocking agent heparin (10 μg/mL ...

350 years old, Robert Hooke's Micrographia is a hidden treasure in Kew's library — one you may not expect to find there. Among the library’s botanical riches, there are a few items which are not ...

Here’s what to know about the irreversible eye disease at the center of the new National Geographic documentary Blink. Retinitis pigmentosa is a rare visual disorder that affects a layer of ...

The endocytosis of AMPA receptors is thought to be important in the expression of long-term depression (LTD) triggered by NMDA receptor activation. Although signaling pathways necessary for LTD ...

Cells form networks in animal tissues through synaptic, chemical, and adhesive links. Invertebrate muscle cells often connect to other cells through desmosomes, adhesive junctions anchored by ...

Transport of fluids, molecules, nutrients or nanoparticles through coral tissues are poorly documented. Here, we followed the flow of various tracers from the external seawater to within the cells of ...