Cells of an individual neural stem cell lineage in the developing brain of Drosophila.
Entry of the bacterium Shigella flexneri (red) into a human epithelial cell (grey).
Three-dimensional reconstruction of an actin filament.
Metabolic alterations and inflammation in Salmonella infected liver.
Become a Marathon Runner with the Protein PGC-1α
Even with a greater muscle mass, a sprinter cannot win a marathon. His specially-trained and strengthened muscles will fatigue faster than the endurance-trained muscles of a long distance runner. The research group of Prof. Christoph Handschin of the Biozentrum, University of Basel could now show that during endurance exercise, the protein PGC-1α... more
Cleaning service out-of-order – Muscle weakness results
The protein complex mTORC1 promotes muscle growth. However, should this complex remain constantly active, it impairs the ability of the cells to self-clean, causing myopathy. Scientists working with Markus Rüegg, Professor at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, describe the exact mechanism involved in the current issue of the scientific journal... more
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