cell biology

Cell Biology

The branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells, which are the basic units of life in all living organisms.

Cell Theory

The scientific theory that states all living things are made up of cells, and cells are the functional and structural units of organisms.

Cell Culture

A technique that involves growing cells outside of a living body on media to study specific cell types, physiology, biochemistry, drug effects, and more.

Fluorescence Microscopy

A method using fluorescent markers like GFP to label specific cell components, allowing visualization under specific light wavelengths.

Transmission Electron Microscopy

A technique involving metal staining and passing electrons through cells to create detailed images of cell components.

Cell Fractionation

A process that breaks up cells using high temperature or sonification, followed by centrifugation to separate cell parts for individual study.