More current with less calcium: Computational models help solve longstanding ion channel evolution mystery
Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have used computational modeling to explain why BK potassium channels possess such high conductance. The study suggests that the channel's role in regulating spike timing in brain cells acted as a key evolutionary pressure.
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Provides fundamental insights into biological evolution and the mechanics of neuronal communication, which could inform future neurological research.
by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
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