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Health & Science4h 16m ago

A new single-protein analysis technique allows researchers to study proteins called scramblases, which play critical roles in biology.

Germany

Who
investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Ruhr University Bochum, Dr. Anant Menon, Dr. Thomas Günther-Pomorski, Dr. Sarina Veit
What
A new single-protein analysis technique allows researchers to study proteins called scramblases, which play critical roles in biology.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:40:06 GMT · 4h 16m ago
Where
Germany ·
Why
The technique provides an unprecedented ability to measure the activity rates of individual scramblase proteins.
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