All living beings are made up of tiny microscopic units called cells. While towns and cities vary greatly in size, no matter where they are in the world, they share many similar features. Likewise, despite the vast variety of life forms and cell types, different shapes and sizes, all cells have many features in common.
Travel from outer space on a journey of discovery, into the depths of a single cell.
Structures
Explore the structure of the cell and how each component corresponds to the structure of a city.
Meet the scientists
All our scientists work with different aspects of the cell. Find out more about the scientists and their specialities.
Cellular issues
Find out more about what some parts of the cell do, and some of the related issues.
Taking it further
If Cell City has sparked your desire to delve deeper into the molecular world, why not take a course with the Open University?
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