In a study published in PNAS, a multi-institutional research team led by Osaka University has revealed that the interaction between two specific proteins is crucial for ensuring that sperm cells ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Purple sulfur bacteria possess a unique protein complex that enhances photosynthesis in high-salt, high-alkaline environments. Cryo-electron microscopy and ...

This complex regulates S-palmitoylation of the proteins that are essential for generating functional sperm with the correct morphology," says Kaneda. Given that sperm shape and structure are key ...