Most bacteria, including many bacterial pathogens, are surrounded by an outer protective layer of sugar molecules, known as a capsule. This primarily protects the bacteria from environmental ...

Nectins and nectin-like molecules (Necls) have recently emerged as cell adhesion molecules that have a variety of cellular functions, including cell movement, proliferation, differentiation, ...

Innovations in imaging and genetic engineering are coming together to probe the biophysics of cytoplasm inside living animals.