Researchers uncover mechanism of plasma membrane remodeling that drives mitotic cell rounding

During cell division, adherent animal cells round up to create the precise spatial geometry required for accurate chromosome ...
Nature

Development of an ultra-thin film comprised of a graphene membrane and carbon nanotube vein support

Graphene, as verified to be one-atom-thick by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) 1,2, has attracted great interest because of its unique properties and potential applications 3,4,5,6,7. Chemical ...
JSTOR Daily

Exocytosis of acid sphingomyelinase by wounded cells promotes endocytosis and plasma membrane repair

Rapid plasma membrane resealing is essential for cellular survival. Earlier studies showed that plasma membrane repair requires Ca2+-dependent exocytosis of lysosomes and a rapid form of endocytosis ...
Nanowerk

Ultra-thin carbon membrane sharpens proton beams for safer cancer therapy

Researchers created a 1-atom-thick carbon membrane that sharpens proton beams, improving cancer therapy and enabling cleaner, scalable tech across multiple fields. (Nanowerk News) Researchers from the ...
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Ultra-Thin Carbon Membrane Sharpens Proton Beams, Boosting Cancer Treatment Precision

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a groundbreaking carbon membrane that could revolutionise proton therapy for cancer patients, and advance technologies in ...