In 2011, The Scientist featured Bergmann’s early work on stomata development. She now uses new omics tools to explore the ...
With the rapid development of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), researchers can now examine gene activity in individual ...
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 ...
At first glance, plant and animal cells have a lot in common: they’re both highly organized, keep their DNA tucked away in an envelope, and are kinda juicy inside. But plant cells have evolved some ...