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The GABAa receptor is a neuronal ion channel that plays a dominant role in sleep and relaxation processes, by inhibiting electrical signals in the central nervous system.  One subunit of the pentameric receptor is shown in green and purple, illustrating potential binding pockets for modulating molecules such as neurosteroids and thyroid hormone (orange); these molecules … Continue reading The GABAa Receptor, a Neuronal Ion Channel…

Human chest x-ray showing tuberculosis lesions. Lun Group Webpage E. coli cells, which can be reengineered for biofuel production. Lun Group Webpage Engineered E. coli cultures on a schematic of their metabolic network. Lun Group Webpage

Congratulations to Dr. Benedetto Piccoli, who was named a fellow of the American Mathematical Society!