Water channels in the body help cells remain in balance
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 11:02
in Biology & Nature
microscopical water channels are also present in the cells of the body, where they ensure that water can be transported through the protective surface of the cell. Scientists at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have discovered that one type of the body's water channels can be modified such that it becomes more stable , which may be significant in the treatment of several diseases.