A novel method for studying how one crucial membrane protein functions may pave the way for a new kind of broad-spectrum antibiotic. Almost all bacteria rely on the same emergency valves -- protein ...

Almost all bacteria rely on the same emergency valves--protein channels that pop open under pressure, releasing a deluge of cell contents. It is a last-ditch effort, a failsafe that prevents bacteria ...

Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into an electrical signal ...