Molecular Bridge Serves As A Tether For A Cell’s Nucleus
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 08:14
in Physics & Chemistry
A cell's nucleus -- home of it its most precious contents -- is a delicate envelope that, without support, is barely able to withstand the forces that keep it in place. Now, researchers have discovered a network of molecules in the nuclear membrane that provide the nucleus with rigidity and also facilitate a previously undiscovered form of communication between the cell's nucleus and its cytoplasm.