How Nerve Cells Measure Their Wires: Piezo1 Sets Myelin Length to Match Axon Size
A new PLOS Biology study shows that the mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1 allows oligodendrocytes to sense axon diameter and locally ...
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Piezo1 protein helps the brain measure nerve fibers to build myelin of the right length
Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University have identified the mechanosensitive protein Piezo1 as a key sensor that lets oligodendrocytes measure ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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