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Skin mosaic
This beautiful mosaic of mostly hexagonal cells is the outer skin layer of a zebrafish larva as seen under a microscope. Each skin cell exhibits a unique pattern of actin ridges. Actin is a family of globular multifunctional proteins found in almost all eukaryotic cells. Actin forms microfilaments, which are seen as yellow lines in […]
Using light to stop itch
EMBL researchers have found a way to stop itch with light in mice
Managing chronic pain with light
Scientists at EMBL Rome develop new method that uses light to manage neuropathic pain in mice
