Hemifusomes are fused vesicles, or sacs of fluid, that were previously unknown to exist inside cells. They were discovered ...

Scientists say they captured 3D images of a new organelle they're calling a "hemifusome," which may be a recycling center in ...

A new organelle has been found by scientists at the University of Virginia (UVA). The super-small specialized structure has a ...

In a twist, researchers at the University of Virginia and the National Institutes of Health uncovered a new organelle, dubbed ...

A newly found organelle, the hemifusome, helps manage cellular recycling. It may play a role in inherited diseases and open ...

Cryo-electron tomography is an imaging technique that takes 2D images of cryogenically frozen samples at multiple tilt angles to reconstruct three-dimensional volumes of biological samples.

Resolution for cryo-electron tomography is in the 4-30 Å range. Conventional TEM service: negative staining,ultramicrotomy,immunocytochemistry. Consultation and Training: Consultation will cover the ...

The researchers used cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) techniques to create 3D maps of tissues in a postmortem Alzheimer’s disease donor brain. They revealed the molecular structure of tau in brain ...

Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen part of a human cell that could help research on Alzheimer's disease. The new ...

A previously unknown structure discovered in our cells could pave the way toward new treatments for various genetic disorders ...

A further understanding of the organelle could pave the way for better treatment of genetic and neurodegenerative diseases.