2015.11.30

Cellular Small Talk

Neighboring cells exchange molecular information through channels that directly connect them. Disruption of this signaling system can lead to disorders ranging from hearing loss to heart disease

ILLUSTRATION BY MOONRUNNER DESIGN PETER KRAEMER

ILLUSTRATION BY MOONRUNNER DESIGN PETER KRAEMER

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