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Cell membrane: The cell's city wall
Why is a cell's membrane similar to a city wall?
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Rough endoplasmic reticulum: The cell city's industrial park
Why is a cell's rough endoplasmic reticulum similar to a city's industrial park?
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Why cancer cells go to sleep: the mystery of cancer dormancy
New studies are challenging our understanding of the disease and teaching us more about dormant cells.
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Understanding antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat, compromising our ability to treat infections and increasing the risk of routine surgery. Resistant infections are increasing due to overuse of antibiotics and this has resulted in the emergence of 'superbugs' (bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics). This free course, Understanding antibiotic ...
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