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Health & Science4h 15m ago

Scientists have unveiled a new structure of a motor protein that walks on two legs, hauling urgent cargo from the center of the cell to the faraway tips of every branch, showing how cells control it.

Nerve cell

Who
Scientists
What
Scientists have unveiled a new structure of a motor protein that walks on two legs, hauling urgent cargo from the center of the cell to the faraway tips of every branch, showing how cells control it.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:59:16 GMT · 4h 15m ago
Where
Nerve cell ·
Why
To keep nerve cells alive and functioning by transporting essential cargo.
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This discovery provides insight into the cellular mechanisms that maintain nerve cell function, potentially informing future research into neurological health.

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