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Why does nearly all life breathe oxygen?
So why do so many life-forms breathe oxygen? There are probably thousands of kinds of metabolisms, or chemical processes that ...
The Protein You’ve Never Heard Of That Helps You Hear
Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells, which form a barrier that defends the body from the outside ...
Uncovering the relationship between transport proteins and brain disease
Most of us rely heavily on shipping services like FedEx or UPS to ensure we receive the correct packages. If that system was ...
Breaking binary rules for GluA2-containing AMPA receptors in calcium transport
McGill University researchers have demonstrated that AMPA receptors (AMPARs), which mediate fast excitatory neurotransmission ...
The fine control of cell mechanics: Gamma-actin protein may play crucial role in cell membrane stiffness and hearing
Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This barrier tissue performs its function thanks to ...
Micro metal-movers: Biochemists are one step closer to better cancer treatments
By unraveling the complex choreography of cellular machinery, Michigan State University researchers are helping identify the ...
Scientists explain energy transfer mechanism in chloroplasts and its evolution
A recent study by Chinese scientists has revealed the intricate molecular machinery driving energy exchange within chloroplasts, shedding light on a key event in the evolution of plant life. Led by ...