New NE-AFM method measures nuclear stiffness in living cells. It shows cancer nuclei change softness with chromatin and environment, aiding diagnosis and treatment. By employing a technique called ...

A new immune cell conversion technology has been developed that directly transforms somatic cells into 'Natural Killer (NK) cells.' NK cells are innate immune cells that can identify and eliminate ...

Researchers have discovered how cells activate a last-resort DNA repair system when severe damage strikes. When genetic ...

(a) A scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the nanoneedle probe used for the measurements. (b) Elasticity map of a 1 µm × 1 µm area on the nuclear surface, showing the change in elasticity ...