Scientists alter membrane proteins to make them easier to study
Monday, August 27, 2018 - 15:10
in Biology & Nature
About 30 percent of the proteins encoded by the human genome are membrane proteins — proteins that span the cell membrane so they can facilitate communication between cells and their environment. These molecules are critical for learning, seeing, and sensing odors, among many other functions. Despite the prevalence of these proteins, scientists have had difficulty […]