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This mysterious protein punctures our cells - now researchers know how

Northeastern University

Feb 24, 2026

New Northeastern University research has identified how a ubiquitous protein in our bodies regulates the flow of ions traversing cell walls. How a ubiquitous protein in the body fu…

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