This proposed collection will examine how discoveries emerging from curiosity-driven research in cell and developmental biology have given rise to major ...

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Every multicellular organism, from tiny worms to humans, elephants, and whales, needs a way for their cells to connect with ...

While our cells are performing some important, basic functions, they can generate compounds known as reactive oxygen species (ROS). These include stuff like superoxide and hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2).