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CO-dependent opening of connexin 43 hemichannels.

Dospinsecu VM; Mascarenhas A; Butler J; Nijjar S; de Oliveira Taborda K; Connors S; Huang L; Dale N

The research shows that a protein called Cx43 opens up in the presence of a gas called carbon monoxide (CO). This helps with brain signals, and scientists found out more about how this works using different tests, including studies on mouse brains.

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HSD17B7 is required for the function of sensory hair cells by regulating cholesterol synthesis.

Shen Y; Wang Z; Wang X; Qian F; Zhong M; Wang X; Cheng J; Liu D

Cholesterol is important for our bodies, and this study looks at a special step in making cholesterol that is important for hearing. A problem with a gene called HSD17B7 can lead to hearing loss because it affects how cells in the ear work. The study shows that this gene is important for cholesterol in ear cells, which helps with hearing.

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