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Starving cells take over protein transport stations: Study

[ad_1] According to a new study, nutrient-starved cells divert protein transport stations to cellular recycling centres to be broken down, highlighting a novel approach cells use to deal with stressful conditions. Stress triggers a series of molecules to work together to direct ER exit sites to lysosomes where they are destroyed.(Shutterstock) The endoplasmic reticulum (ER),

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Fairness Creams Linked To Rise In Kidney Issues, Says Study

[ad_1] Driven by society’s obsession with fair skin, skin fairness creams have a lucrative market in India. However, the huge amount of mercury in these creams is known to harm the kidneys. The study, published in the medical journal Kidney International, showed that the increased use of fairness creams with high mercury content is driving

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