The following articles
introduce the subject of the living frontier, giving an overview
of the topic from cell biology to therapeutic strategies.
They aim particularly to make the subject accessible
to a broad audience.
Mind the membrane From inert to dynamic: our perception of the cell membrane has changed dramatically over the years, in ways that continue to surprise and amaze researchers.
The need for fat Why do cell membranes require many types of lipid? The answer lies in the many conditions that the membrane needs to carry out its many functions in a cell.
Oiling the wheels of proteins Evidence is emerging that the behaviour of membrane proteins is not only controlled by various signalling molecules, but also by the very types of membrane swimming around where they lie.
Exploring the changing sea Until recently, structural analyses of cell membranes were a distant goal. Now, technological advances are bringing new analysis and insights into the dynamic world of the ever-changing membrane.
Membranes and the diseases within The concept of a 'true' membrane disorder is differs from other disease classes as many diseases involve the membrane to some degree.
