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Protein Degradation Rates May Explain Why Humans Develop More Slowly Than Mice
Key Takeaways
- Humans develop more slowly than mice, a difference scientists have been trying to explain at the molecular level.
- Researchers from the Ebisuya Group have identified protein degradation rates as a key factor.
- Faster protein turnover in mice may accelerate cellular processes, speeding development.
- Slower degradation in humans may allow for more complex developmental events.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org