The cell membrane has numerous channels for the transport of various substances, including ions, between the cell and its environment. Ion transport determines the ion exchange rate (or the ...

In a study published in Analytical Chemistry, a research team led by Wang Junfeng from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a novel immobilization ...

The metabolic process of bilirubin has been a focus of attention since its abnormal accumulation has been associated with a variety of diseases. Bilirubin is a substance produced by the breakdown of ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects over 100,000 people worldwide and is caused by one of several known mutations in the CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) gene. The CFTR protein is a ...