A Journey With Metabolism, Parasites, and Cancer
A Journey With Metabolism, Parasites, and Cancer
Piet Borst led stellar work on cell organelles, trypanosomes, and cancer drug resistance during the golden age of biology.
Piet Borst led stellar work on cell organelles, trypanosomes, and cancer drug resistance during the golden age of biology.
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How Rice Overcomes Arsenic
Kate Yandell | Oct 20, 2014 | 3 min read
Researchers have discovered a transporter protein in rice that sequesters arsenic in vacuoles, preventing the toxic element from traveling into grains.
Protein Zippers
Jef Akst | Jun 1, 2013 | 2 min read
Matching up positive and negative charges on two of its subunits may allow the TatA membrane transporter to penetrate the lipid bilayer.
Light on Leaves
Jessica P. Johnson | Oct 1, 2011 | 1 min read
Editor’s choice in Plant Biology
Probiotic Protection
Richard P. Grant | Jul 1, 2011 | 1 min read
Editor’s choice in microbiology