"If we look to the biological ion channel as a model ... so we can look to protein databases for examples. We can draw inspiration from pharmaceutical development, and we can use drug discovery ...

In a new study, a team led by medical researchers at The Ohio State University has determined that these vesicles contain an ion channel—a protein that opens a corridor allowing electrical ...

Deep neural networks will allow signal transfer of nerve cells to be analyzed in real time in the future. That is the result ...

Ion channels are integral membrane protein assemblies that modulate the flow of ions into and out of a cell or organelle, leading to generation of electrical signals. Opening (gating) of ion ...

In 2004, a research group at Peking University First Hospital discovered a mutation in the gene coding for a sodium-channel ...

Here, we use a synthetic amphiphile to modulate the membrane mechanical properties of cell-derived vesicles and probe channel activation. Using precise membrane mechanical characterization approaches ...

Scroll through TikTok or Instagram and you’ll be inundated with protein-centric recipes. Maximizing protein is a huge trend right now on social media—and not just in the usual suspects ...

A thorough analysis of market, technological, and supply chain outcomes for sodium-ion batteries finds that significant advances are needed before commercialization. Legions of battery engineers ...

Don’t overlook fruit when trying to add more protein to your diet. Fruit may not make the list of high-protein foods, but some options can provide the essential macronutrient, with the added ...

After decades of research, Vertex Pharmaceuticals now has an approved pain medication. Can one of the world’s most powerful ...

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