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In this Review, Kailash Venkatraman and colleagues provide an examination of the morphological similarities between prokaryotic intracytoplasmic membranes and mitochondrial inner membranes, and whether cristae evolution has driven specialisation of the mitochondrial lipidome.

Super-resolution microscopy (SRM) has emerged as a powerful tool for biological discovery. In this Perspective, Kirti Prakash and colleagues compile expert opinions on crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of SRM that are essential for maximising its benefits and advancing the field.

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