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Activating certain potassium channels in honey bees can lower antioxidant levels and reduce death rates during heavy mite infestations, potentially aiding their immune response.
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April 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Caspase-1 helps hair stem cells move to heal wounded or inflamed skin.
Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
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April 2002 in “Cell Death and Differentiation” CCC1 is crucial for pH balance in plant cells, affecting growth and stress tolerance.
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Hit15 shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment by reducing virus infection and inflammation.
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The transporter protein SH1446 in Staphylococcus hominis is key to underarm odor production.
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June 2023 in “Advanced functional materials” Tunable structured metal oxides show promise for various medical treatments due to their versatility and cost-effectiveness.
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