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·May 6, 2021·6 min read

In a Cell-Eat-Cell World Calcium Ions Activate ‘Eat-Me’ Signal in Necrotic Cells

When necrotic cells expose phosphatidylserine on their outer surfaces, and when phagocytes detect it, the phagocytes ingest and destroy the dying cells.

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·April 7, 2020·3 min read

COVID-19: Scientists find promising first step in antiviral treatment

Biological sequencing of the fusion peptides of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 found them to be a 93% match. Calcium ions interacting with the fusion peptide alters the peptide's structure, and how it interacts with membranes to promote infection. The findings provide a potential target for antiviral development to treat coronavirus.

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·September 24, 2016·6 min read

How Neurons Talk to Each Other

A new paper offers an overview as to how neurons communicate with one another.

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·October 8, 2015·4 min read

New Role for Calcium Refill Mechanism in Regulating Dopamine

A process which helps maintain calcium levels in cells may also play a role in maintaining dopamine levels, researchers report.

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·July 20, 2015·3 min read

Neurons Learning to Remember: Mechanism of Neural Information Storage Identified

Researchers identify a calcium dependent mechanism for neuronal information storage.

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·November 16, 2014·2 min read

Locking Shut the Calcium Channel

Researchers report a previously unknown mechanism which regulates the release of calcium could also be involved in some neurodegenerative diseases.

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·July 18, 2013·5 min read

Ultrasensitive Calcium Sensors Shine New Light on Neuron Activity

Researchers were able to visualize neuronal activity, thanks to a new protein which fluoresces brightly each time it senses calcium.

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·June 14, 2013·3 min read

A Turbocharger for Nerve Cells

A new study has discovered a key mechanism that boosts the signalling functions of neurons in the brain.