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A nerve cell depends on a motor protein that walks on two legs, hauling urgent cargo from the center of the cell to the faraway tips of every branch.

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Nerve cells
What
A nerve cell depends on a motor protein that walks on two legs, hauling urgent cargo from the center of the cell to the faraway tips of every branch.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:48:00 GMT · 3h 47m ago
Where
Cellular level ·
Why
To enable nerve cells to function by transporting cargo.
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Understanding the walking protein structure explains how cells activate molecular motors, crucial for nerve cell function and communication.

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