Tuesday, January 29, 2008

First Detailed Map of a Cell's Nuclear Pore Complex Made

A cell's membrane-bound nucleus contains precious contents — its DNA — so it must be very careful about what enters and leaves this important space. Now, Rockefeller scientists have nailed down the first complete molecular picture of this huge, 450-protein pore and their findings provide a glimpse into how the nucleus itself first evolved.

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