Medusavirus, a giant virus, is more closely related to eukaryotic cells than other giant viruses are. In an exciting new study, scientists have used electron microscopy and time-course analysis to ...

Many microscopy techniques have won Nobel Prizes over the years. Advancements like cryo-ET that allow scientists to see the individual atoms of cells can reveal their biological functions.

Transmission electron micrograph of one of the smallest known eukaryotic algae, Micromonas. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

Cell Energy and Cell Functions Cells manage a wide range of functions in their tiny package — growing, moving, housekeeping, and so on — and most of those functions require energy.