Plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to cope with environmental stressors including drought, nutrient deficiency, and extreme temperatures. Central to these adaptive responses is calcium ...

Calcium (Ca 2+) drives many cellular functions, though the way it controls quality of proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), a cellular organelle that synthesizes and transports proteins, is ...

A study published in Nature Communications examined the use of calcium carbonate nanoparticles (CNPs) to improve the activation and function of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) in cancer immunotherapy.

Researchers are closer to understanding what drives the autoimmune disorder Sj gren's disease, thanks to new discoveries about the role of calcium signaling, regulatory T cells, and interferon. Their ...

Taking Vitamin C and calcium together improves gut calcium absorption and may also enhance bone and immune system health.

Left: A blue light pulse of 0.1 seconds triggers a calcium signal (red) in guard cells, which is followed by an anion current (black). Right: The influx of calcium into the cell promotes the release ...

Mitochondrial calcium signaling is crucial for energy metabolism and calcium homeostasis, but monitoring it accurately is challenging due to pH fluctuations. Existing GECIs are often sensitive to pH ...

Uncovering the mechanisms behind plant defense signaling can improve strategies to protect crops against disease.