nerve cell
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What was missing until now was a clear picture of how spermine influences the harmful processes in nerve cells in a way that could be used for medical benefit.
From Science Daily
They found that neurons use VLK to communicate in the space surrounding the cells, where it alters nearby proteins in ways that can influence how signals travel between nerve cells.
From Science Daily
ALS is a progressive disease that attacks nerve cells that control muscles throughout the body.
From Seattle Times
But its corrupted form in later life can destroy nerve cells.
From Salon
Namely, illuminating and celebrating efforts to find a cure for this progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and is 100 percent fatal.
From Seattle Times
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