Dysferlin is essential for plasma membrane repair, and mutations in this protein cause various muscle diseases. Here the authors report the structure of dysferlin, offering insights into its ...

The ability of bacteria to control the biophysical properties of their membrane phospholipids allows them to thrive in a wide range of physical environments. Fatty acid biosynthesis is an energy ...

J Midwifery Womens Health. 2009;54(3):259-260. Stripping membranes, sometimes called membrane sweeping, is a method used to try to start labor. The health care provider puts her or his finger into ...

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Ureaplasma is a genus of bacteria that primarily infects the genitals and urinary tract. It can be passed through sexual contact but is not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI) because of ...