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The Scientist’s Most Stunning Infographics of 2018
The Scientist’s Most Stunning Infographics of 2018
From cellular self-digestion to the effects of exercise on the brain, our features editor picks her favorite art custom-made for the magazine.
From cellular self-digestion to the effects of exercise on the brain, our features editor picks her favorite art custom-made for the magazine.
ion channel, cell & molecular biology
New Piece of a Mysterious Channel
Kerry Grens | Nov 25, 2014 | 3 min read
Researchers have nailed down yet another component of the mechanotransduction complex responsible for relaying signals from hair cells in the ear.
Key Osmotic Channel Protein Identified
Rina Shaikh-Lesko | Apr 10, 2014 | 3 min read
A little-studied protein appears to be a critical part of the perplexing channel that prevents cells from bursting.
Evolving Pain Resistance
Jef Akst | Oct 24, 2013 | 4 min read
Grasshopper mice harbor mutations in a pain-transmitting sodium channel that allow them to prey on highly toxic bark scorpions.