Protons are the new first responders. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38359124/)
These scientists discovered something new about a protein called Human STING that helps our bodies fight off germs. They found out that this protein also acts like a channel, which is like a doorway that lets things in and out of our cells. This discovery helps us learn more about how our immune system works to keep us healthy.
Liu B. Protons are the new first responders. Science. 2024 Feb 16;383(6684):713-714. doi: 10.1126/science.adn9407. Epub 2024 Feb 15.