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Wild type yeast cells (l) exhibit changes in the membrane pump proteins under different nutrient conditions, while yeast engineered to avoid repressing one transporter type (r) show no change

Doubly Prepared

19.03.2012

Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

Why do cells keep two pump systems for nutrient uptake?

Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover How Cells Brace for Starvation

Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover How Cells Brace for Starvation

22.02.2012

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Why do cells have two different pump mechanisms for nutrients?

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Work around the Clock

24.01.2012

Dr. Gad Asher wants to know why our bodies need clocks in every cell.

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