Scientists Unlock a Key to Cell Stress

A team of researchers has uncovered a key way that cells respond to stress.

As they explain it, cells produce more than 25,000 different proteins with specific 3-D shapes, but when stressed, they can make mistakes and produce misshapen proteins that are unfolded or misfolded.

Duke University researchers found, however, that cells are able to recognize this build-up of misshapen proteins and respond by temporarily slowing down production or shutting it off entirely.

Read more at U.S. News & World Report.