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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Squeezing the Shin Bone Triggers a Bone-to-Brain Signal That Speeds Recovery After Head Injury
Rhythmic compression of the tibia activates the mechanosensory channel PIEZO1 in osteocytes, triggering release of neuroprotective factors that improve survival ...
How the Bladder Senses Force: Biomechanics of Injury and Repair
A sweeping new review in Nature Reviews Urology reveals how mechanical forces such as stretch, pressure and shear stress actively ...
How Microbial Adhesion Switches On Piezo1 to Launch Innate Immunity
A new Nature Immunology study shows that microbial adhesion to myeloid cells activates the mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1, triggering a ...
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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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