The eye has a hidden cleanup system scientists never knew existed
Glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and several other major causes of permanent vision loss have long been associated with the dangerous accumulation of fluid, metabolic waste, and inflammatory material in the…
Cellular Glue Takes on a Cleanup Role: Researchers Discover Unexpected Function for E-Cadherin in Tissue Maintenance
A protein best known for helping cells and tissues stay connected has revealed an unexpected secondary role that could change how scientists view tissue maintenance and immune defense. Researchers have…