Article series
An Article Series is a special series of articles that explores a specific theme in the field of molecular cell biology and comprises Reviews and Perspectives that are published consecutively over a period of time.
Cytoskeletal motors
Starting October 2009
Eukaryotic cells use motor proteins that move along cytoskeletal polymers to transport various intracellular cargos, including membranous organelles, protein complexes and mRNAs. In this article series, Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology will highlight the progress made in understanding the function and regulation of different types of cytoskeletal motors.
Chromatin dynamics
Starting March 2009
The articles in this series will focus on recent breakthroughs in our understanding of the mechanisms that govern the dynamic structural and spatial organization of chromatin, thereby providing important insights into gene regulation, DNA repair, development and epigenetic inheritance.
Post-transcriptional control
Starting December 2008
The regulation of gene expression beyond the level of transcription is much more intricate than previously thought, and involves diverse mechanisms that regulate the processing, stability and localization of RNA species. In this article series, Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology will assess the basic mechanisms of post-transcriptional control and the interplay between them.
Stem cells
Starting May 2007
Stem-cell research is en vogue — 25 years after scientists first isolated mouse embryonic stem cells, it is now possible to isolate and culture stem cells from embryos and adult tissues of many species, including humans. Despite the rapid progress in this field, several important questions in the areas of embryonic and adult stem-cell research still remain unanswered. In a Series of specially commissioned articles, Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology reports on the current hot and exciting topics in stem-cell research, discusses new technologies and resources to study stem cells and explores controversial issues, such as stem-cell ethics and funding.
Mechanisms of disease
Starting June 2006
Understanding the molecular and cellular basis of diseases is vital for dissecting the mechanisms of disease pathogenesis and for designing appropriate and effective treatments. In a Series of specially commissioned articles, Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology reports on our current understanding of the molecular mechanisms that underlie a range of common human disorders, explores possible therapeutic targets and treatments, and discusses new technologies and resources to study disease mechanisms.
Developmental Cell Biology
Starting April 2005
Throughout 2005, a series of articles on Developmental Cell Biology will appear in Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology. The present-day study of developmental biology involves a multidisciplinary approach, with imaging, genetic analysis, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology techniques all contributing to the rapid progress that is being made in this area. We hope that this series of articles, from a cell biology perspective, will give you a taste of the diversity of topics that form part of this rapidly moving field.
