The LPD-3 lipid-transfer complex in C. elegans forms a 345 Å tunnel with a hydrophobic interior containing 27 lipid molecules, facilitating bulk lipid movement between membranes.

People who have stigmata exhibit wounds that duplicate or represent those that Jesus is said to have endured during his crucifixion. Whether they appear spontaneously or are self-inflicted is ...

Lipids, or fats, are essential to life. They form the membranes around cells, protecting them from the outside. In nature, there is an enormous diversity of lipids, with each organism having its ...

Molecules equipped with a lipid streamer of just the right length can wriggle through a cell’s defensive membrane. Skip to main content Thank you for visiting nature.com.