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The powers that might

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Scientists are trying to research on the structure and function of forest plant communities. Their metabolic theory is a cognitive framework to describe linkages within and between living things based on commonalities in how they convert resources into energy and they have built mathematical models that might predict the complexities of ecology.

Forest ecology, Plant populations, Forest flora, Forest plants

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STIMulating discoveries

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The discovery of a key signaling protein, stromal interaction molecule (STIM) identified by two independent labs is reported. The protein senses depleted calcium stores in the endoplasmic reticulum and activates the channels through which calcium enters cells.

Drugs, Cellular Protein, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, Endoplasmic reticulum, Cellular proteins, Cell membranes, Cell proliferation, Structure

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Seafloor to bench top

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The search for better sponge genomes, which might be applied as a good model to study stem cell research, is narrated.

Other Marine Fishing, Miscellaneous marine products, Natural Sponges, Genetic aspects, Genomes, Neural transmission, Synaptic transmission, Sponges, Sponges (Animals), Stem cell research

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