Iron is an essential trace element in biological cells. The concentration of the element and its so-called redox state—it can ...

Scientists have long wanted to watch iron(II) move inside living cells as it fuels metabolism, shapes immunity, and, in some ...

Custom polymer structures can now be 3D printed inside living cells using laser-based fabrication, opening paths to intracellular sensors, cell tracking tags, and embedded microlasers.

A new twist on two-photon polymerization has been used to deliver objects, including lasers and an elephant, directly into ...

Cells do more than carry out chemical reactions. New theoretical work suggests they may also generate usable electrical ...

Researchers at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology) have developed an innovative microscopy ...

Bioorthogonal catalysis represents an innovative approach to effecting chemical transformations within living cells, utilising catalysts that operate in a biological milieu without perturbing native ...

(Nanowerk News) A breakthrough in imaging technology promises to transform our understanding of the inner workings of living cells, and provide insights into a wide range of diseases. The study, ...

Human cells are extremely small and tightly packed – at about 20 micrometers across, ...

3D printing technology has already transformed the field of biomedical research by allowing scientists to produce soft tissue, replacement windpipes, and working hearts on a whim. But each of these ...