A collaborative team of four professors and several graduate students from the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemical ...

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

While our cells are performing some important, basic functions, they can generate compounds known as reactive oxygen species ...

‘Tiny biological batteries’ can change the cell membrane’s electrical properties – a discovery that has big implications for health, as many essential cellular processes hinge upon precise electrical ...

Cellular membrane proteins play many important roles throughout the body, including transporting substances in and out of the cell, transmitting signals, speeding up reactions and helping neighboring ...