Newly described ion channel structure reveals how excited neurons settle down
Monday, October 5, 2015 - 10:10
in Biology & Nature
The channel, Slo2.2, helps restore neurons’ internal electrical state, and so prevents them from firing at too high a frequency for too long, which has the potential to damage the cells. With the new information about Slo2.2’s configuration, researchers can better understand how it accomplishes this. More »