Actin is the main constituent of one of the two types of fibres that together operate the sliding filament mechanism of muscular contraction. The form of the actin helix has been examined ...

Myosin II plays the most important role in cellular force generation. Myosin II molecules self-assemble into filaments with different structures depending on myosin II isoforms and other conditions ...

Actin can exist in monomeric form as G-actin (globular actin) or can form filaments (F-actin, filamentous actin) and mediates multiple cellular functions, including cell migration, contractility ...

Filopodia help cells move but also aid cancer spread. Scientists have revealed how fascin proteins build these structures, ...

These stripes occur due to alternating filaments that comprise myosin and actin proteins. The dark stripes indicate thick filaments that comprise myosin proteins, while the thin, lighter filaments ...

Alushin's lab specializes in understanding the cytoskeleton—the network of protein filaments, including actin, that form a cell's infrastructure. Actin serves many functions: it provides cells ...

Imposter syndrome is when you doubt your own skills and successes. You feel you're not as talented or worthy as others believe, and you're scared that one day, people will realize that. Although ...

Telegram may be among the most popular messaging services in the world, yet many still don’t know what it’s all about. The app is often name-dropped in discussions regarding online privacy and ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Color gradient filament is fun stuff to play with. It lets you make 3D prints that slowly fade from one color to another along the Z-axis. [David Gozzard] wanted to do some printing with this ...