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Cell 'glue' found to have a surprising second job

Original: The “glue” holding your cells together has a surprising second job

New research reported by ScienceDaily suggests that the proteins long known as the 'glue' holding cells together do more than provide structural adhesion. The molecule appears to carry out a second, previously unexpected role in the body, though the study's exact findings are not detailed in the available coverage. Scientists say the discovery could reshape understanding of how tissues function and communicate.

Why now: Fresh coverage of a new biology study revealing an unexpected function in a well-known cellular structure

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