"Maintaining the egg's naturally quiet metabolism could be a better idea for preserving quality," said molecular biologist Elvan Böke.

This transformation, however, also makes them more vulnerable to ferroptosis, a form of cell death catalyzed by iron. Within lysosomes — the small organelles that break down cellular debris and ...

Human eggs are some of the most patient cells in the body, lying dormant for decades until needed. A study published today in The EMBO Journal shows that the cells deliberately slow the activity of ...

Lysosome impairment contributes to many diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease. A better understanding of lysosomal function may lead to new therapeutic strategies ...