Before seedlings can photosynthesize, they depend on fatty acids—and on peroxisomes to process them. Researchers discovered ...

Vacuoles are far from empty—they are vital organelles that manage storage, detoxification, and structural integrity in cells.

From plant stems to bacterial shells, cell walls are far more than rigid barriers—they’re living, adapting structures.

Plant cells are surrounded by an intricately structured protective coat called the cell wall. It’s built of cellulose microfibrils intertwined with polysaccharides like hemicellulose or pectin. We ...