Research reveals evolution of cells' signaling networks in diverse organisms
Thursday, April 17, 2014 - 06:50
in Biology & Nature
(Phys.org) —Cells use protein-signaling networks to process information from their surroundings and respond to constantly changing environments. This includes information about the presence or absence of vital nutrients as well as the presence of other cells. Signaling networks control the decisions that cells make in response to these conditions.