A protein that helps fish send covert electrical signals could inform new treatments for epilepsy

Fish known as "baby whales" possess a protein that enables them to communicate using electrical signals, and thus avoid predators. Turns out, this same protein exists in the hearts and muscles of humans, and a better understanding of its function could lead to improved treatments for heart ...This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item.
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